Current local time in Clarksville, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Clarksville. Clarksville is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Tennessee |
| Population | about 122,000 |
| Coordinates | 36.53° N, 87.36° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Clarksville uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:31 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:57 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Clarksville at about 11:58 AM in mid-January, and about 12:55 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Clarksville sits at 87.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Clarksville time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Clarksville |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Clarksville |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 66 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Murfreesboro | 116 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Evansville | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Huntsville | 212 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Louisville | 236 km (147 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Chattanooga | 250 km (155 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Barlett | 267 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Memphis | 285 km (177 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Clarksville in?
Clarksville is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Clarksville have daylight saving time?
Clarksville uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Clarksville when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Clarksville's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 11 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).