Current local time in Memphis, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Memphis. Memphis is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Tennessee |
| Population | about 754,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.12° N, 90.00° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Memphis 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 | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:46 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 6:47 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:04 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Memphis at about 12:09 PM in mid-January, and about 1:05 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 0 minutes behind the sun, because Memphis sits at 90.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Memphis time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Barlett | 18 km (11 mi) | same time |
| Little Rock | 217 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Clarksville | 285 km (177 mi) | same time |
| Tuscaloosa | 309 km (192 mi) | same time |
| Huntsville | 312 km (194 mi) | same time |
| Nashville | 313 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Jackson | 314 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Murfreesboro | 337 km (209 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 Memphis in?
Memphis is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Memphis have daylight saving time?
Memphis 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 Memphis when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Memphis's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 0 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).