Current local time in Lubbock, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Lubbock. Lubbock is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas |
| Population | about 212,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.58° N, 101.88° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Lubbock 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 | 7:51 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:37 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 7:35 AM | 7:44 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:47 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lubbock at about 12:56 PM in mid-January, and about 1:53 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 48 minutes ahead of the sun, because Lubbock sits at 101.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Lubbock time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lubbock |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lubbock |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Abilene | 236 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Worth | 433 km (269 mi) | same time |
| Denton | 443 km (275 mi) | same time |
| Oklahoma City | 451 km (280 mi) | same time |
| Norman | 455 km (282 mi) | same time |
| Arlington | 463 km (288 mi) | same time |
| Albuquerque | 469 km (291 mi) | 1 hour behind |
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 Lubbock in?
Lubbock is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Lubbock have daylight saving time?
Lubbock 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 Lubbock when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lubbock's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 48 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).