Current local time in Tyler, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Tyler. Tyler is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas |
| Population | about 102,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.35° N, 95.30° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Tyler 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 | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:14 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:18 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tyler at about 12:30 PM in mid-January, and about 1:26 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes ahead of the sun, because Tyler sits at 95.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Tyler time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tyler |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Dallas | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Arlington | 165 km (103 mi) | same time |
| Waco | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Worth | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Denton | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Bryan | 212 km (132 mi) | same time |
| College Station | 215 km (134 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 Tyler in?
Tyler is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Tyler have daylight saving time?
Tyler 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 Tyler when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tyler's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 21 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).