Current Time in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee has more than one time zone. The main one (Chicago) is Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now.
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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. |
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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 |
Time difference between Tennessee and other cities
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 FAQ
What time is it in Tennessee right now?
Tennessee is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Tennessee, updated every second.
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee uses 2 time zones: CST, EST. The main zone is Central Standard Time (America/Chicago).
Does Tennessee observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Tennessee and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Tennessee.
Cities in Tennessee
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.