What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5). Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4) is used in East Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Bristol).
Time zones in Tennessee
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 | |
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 |
Cities in Tennessee
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | Central Time | |
| Memphis | Central Time | |
| Knoxville | Eastern Time | |
| Chattanooga | Eastern Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Tennessee changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Kentucky: Eastern Time, Central Time
- Virginia: Eastern Time
- North Carolina: Eastern Time
- Georgia: Eastern Time
- Alabama: Central Time
- Mississippi: Central Time
- Arkansas: Central Time
- Missouri: Central Time
Other states on Central Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5). Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4) is used in East Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Bristol).
Does Tennessee observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tennessee changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Tennessee right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Tennessee's Central Time areas. The table shows each part of the state.
Is Tennessee split between time zones?
Yes. Most of Tennessee uses Central Time. Eastern Time is used in East Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Bristol).