Current local time in Oklahoma City, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Oklahoma |
| Population | about 660,000 |
| Coordinates | 35.47° N, 97.52° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Oklahoma City 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 | 7:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| September equinox | 7:17 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Oklahoma City at about 12:39 PM in mid-January, and about 1:35 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 30 minutes ahead of the sun, because Oklahoma City sits at 97.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Oklahoma City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Norman | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Tulsa | 160 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Wichita | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Denton | 253 km (157 mi) | same time |
| Dallas | 301 km (187 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Worth | 304 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Fayetteville | 310 km (193 mi) | same time |
| Arlington | 313 km (195 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 Oklahoma City in?
Oklahoma City is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Oklahoma City have daylight saving time?
Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Oklahoma City's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 30 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).