What Time Zone Is Tennessee?
Tennessee uses 2 time zones: CST (UTC−6), EST (UTC−5). Chicago is on CST.
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· Tennessee — main zone
America/Chicago
Time zones in Tennessee
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Antonio, St. Louis |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. |
Convert Tennessee time
Main time zone of Tennessee
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Daylight saving time in Tennessee
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Tennessee time zone FAQ
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee spans 2 time zones: CST (UTC−6), EST (UTC−5).
Which areas of Tennessee use each time zone?
CST: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis. EST: New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston
Does all of Tennessee observe daylight saving time?
Yes, every zone in Tennessee changes its clocks.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.