| N-2 | Oct. 23, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001517767 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | POS EX |
| Entity Registrant Name | CARLYLE CREDIT INCOME FUND |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Vanderbilt Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10017 |
| City Area Code | 212 |
| Local Phone Number | 813-4900 |
| No Substantive Changes, 462(c) | false |
| Exhibits Only, 462(d) | true |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Business Contact [Member] | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Vanderbilt Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10017 |
| Contact Personnel Name | Joshua Lefkowitz, Esq. |
