Current Time in Dallas
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America/Chicago
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CST/CDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-6:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-5:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Chicago |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 1.3 million |
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About Dallas Time Zone (CST/CDT)
Dallas, in the heart of Texas, operates on Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States.
Key fact: Dallas is 1 hour behind New York (EST) and 6 hours behind London (GMT) in winter.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Dallas with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dallas Time
What time is it in Dallas right now? +
The current time in Dallas, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Dallas is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6:00 in winter, UTC-5:00 in summer).
What timezone is Dallas in? +
Dallas is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Chicago. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.Does Dallas observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Dallas observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -6:00; in summer it is -5:00.
What is the UTC offset for Dallas? +
Dallas's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Dallas and London? +
Dallas (CST/CDT) is UTC-6:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Dallas is 1 hour behind New York (EST) and 6 hours behind London (GMT) in winter.
How do I convert Dallas time to UTC? +
To convert Dallas time to UTC, subtract UTC-6:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Dallas and the UTC offset is UTC-6:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Dallas in? +
Dallas is located in North America. It is the 1.3 million population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Dallas? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Dallas is
America/Chicago. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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