Time in Memphis now
9:02AMCST
CSTUTC−6−1 h vs New York (you)America/Chicago
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (CDT, UTC−5)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (CST, UTC−6)
Clock rules in Memphis
Memphis keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, the clock of most of Tennessee. Not all of Tennessee is on it: EST (UTC−5) / EDT (UTC−4) in Knoxville and Chattanooga. tzdata describes Memphis’s zone, America/Chicago, as “Central (most areas)”.
Local mean solar time at 90.05° W is UTC−6, within 1 min of standard time: the sun is highest at about noon (1:00 PM in summer).
Memphis has kept the same clocks as Chicago since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Chicago page.
Time difference from Memphis
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Memphis | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 1,230 km | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,530 km | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,570 km | 7:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,030 km | 8:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −2 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,530 km | 11:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| Nassau | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,660 km | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Ottawa | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,660 km | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| London | World cities | 3:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +6 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +9 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 8:32 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min | +10 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 11:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +14 h | +14 h | +13 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Memphis overlap yours today.
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Places near Memphis
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| New South Memphis | 7 km south | same clock |
| Little Rock | 209 km west | same clock |
| Clarksville | 287 km north-east | same clock |
| Tuscaloosa | 314 km south-east | same clock |
| Nashville | 316 km east | same clock |
| Jackson | 317 km south | same clock |
| Huntsville | 319 km east | same clock |
| Murfreesboro | 340 km east | same clock |
| Jacksonville | 950 km south-east | 1 h ahead |
| Colorado Springs | 1,373 km west | 1 h behind |
| Monterrey MX | 1,439 km south-west | same time in January, 1 h behind in July |
Memphis at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceTennessee
- Population633,104
- Coordinates35.15° N, 90.05° W
- Elevation78 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Chicago
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timeCDT (UTC−5)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Memphis now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Memphis is on UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer, 1 hour behind Washington.
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, the clock of most of Tennessee. Not all of Tennessee is on it: EST (UTC−5) / EDT (UTC−4) in Knoxville and Chattanooga. tzdata describes Memphis’s zone, America/Chicago, as “Central (most areas)”. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.