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Current Time in Dallas, United States
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America/Chicago
Dallas 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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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16
Presidents' Day
May 25
Memorial Day
Jun 19
Juneteenth
Jul 4
Independence Day
Sep 7
Labor Day
Oct 12
Columbus Day
Nov 11
Veterans Day
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Dallas
Find the best hours for a call between Dallas (CST/CDT, UTC-6:00) and another city.
✈ Dallas Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth Intl
🚇 Getting Around Dallas
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DART Light Rail (64 stations)
⏰ 4:45–01:00 (Fri–Sat until 02:00) · 4 lines
💡 Largest light rail network in the US. Connects downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum and DFW Airport.
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DART Bus
100+ lines
💡 Comprehensive bus network. GoLink is an on-demand van service for low-density areas.
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Trinity Railway Express
💡 Commuter rail connecting Dallas and Fort Worth. Useful for day trips between the two cities.
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Uber / Lyft
💡 Dallas is very car-oriented. Rideshare is convenient for areas not served by DART.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: $2.50 (any DART mode)
Day cap: $6.00 (day pass)
Weekly: $24.00 (weekly pass)
✈ Airport link: Orange Line from DFW Airport (Terminal A): $2.50 to downtown (45 min) / Rideshare: $30–45 (25 min)
💡 GoPass app is the official DART app for tickets and trip planning. Day pass is good value.
📱 Recommended app: GoPass app
🏛 Top Attractions in Dallas
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
$21
Museum
💡 JFK assassination site and compelling museum. Essential Dallas history. Book ahead.
Dallas Museum of Art
Free
Museum
💡 Free general admission. One of the largest art museums in the US.
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
$24
Museum
💡 World-class natural science museum. The T. rex skeleton and gems collection are highlights.
Deep Ellum
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Best nightlife and street art district. Live music every night — blues, jazz, indie, country.
Klyde Warren Park
Free
Park
💡 Deck park built over a freeway in the heart of downtown. Food trucks, yoga, chess and weekend events.
Fort Worth Stockyards
Free
Historic
💡 30 min from Dallas. Cattle drives twice daily, honky-tonks and rodeos. Most authentically Texan experience.
Bishop Arts District
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Oak Cliff neighbourhood with independent boutiques, restaurants and bars. The coolest area in Dallas.
AT&T Stadium (Cowboys)
Tours $50
Stadium
💡 Jerry World — one of the largest and most impressive stadiums in the world. Tours available daily.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Dallas and Fort Worth are sister cities worth combining in a trip. The DFW Metroplex is massive — plan by neighbourhood and use rideshare.
🍽 Where to Eat in Dallas
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Pecan Lodge
££
Texas BBQ
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Deep Ellum
💡 The best BBQ in Dallas and arguably all of Texas. Brisket and ribs. Long queues — arrive early.
Uchi Dallas
£££
Japanese-American
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Uptown
💡 Tyson Cole's James Beard Award-winning Japanese-influenced cuisine. Omakase is exceptional.
Lucia
£££
Italian
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Oak Cliff
💡 The best Italian restaurant in Dallas. Tiny, intimate, reservations only and worth the effort.
Torchy's Tacos
£
Tex-Mex
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Multiple
💡 Texas taco institution. The Trailer Park and Democrat are the signature tacos.
Knife Dallas
££££
Steakhouse
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Park Cities
💡 Best steakhouse in Dallas. Aged Texas beef sourced directly from ranches. Reservations essential.
Tei-An
£££
Japanese Soba
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Arts District
💡 Handmade Japanese soba noodles in an elegant Arts District setting. Outstanding omakase available.
£ = under $20 · ££ = $20–60 · £££ = $60–120 · ££££ = $120+
💡 Local tip: Dallas has a fantastic upscale dining scene. Deep Ellum, Uptown and Bishop Arts District are the best neighbourhoods for eating.
🏨 Where to Stay in Dallas
Best hotels for every budget
The Joule Dallas
$200–400/night
★★★★★
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Downtown
💡 Stunning Neo-Gothic 1920s building with a cantilevered rooftop pool. The design hotel in Dallas.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
$400–800/night
★★★★★
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Uptown
💡 Dallas's most prestigious address since 1925. Most Michelin-recommended hotel in Texas.
Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown
$120–220/night
★★★★
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Downtown
💡 Boutique hotel with Dallas-themed design. Steps from the Sixth Floor Museum.
CANVAS Hotel Dallas
$100–200/night
★★★★
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Deep Ellum
💡 Best location for the Deep Ellum entertainment district. Modern, stylish, reasonably priced.
Hilton Anatole
$130–250/night
★★★★
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Market Center
💡 One of the largest hotels in Texas. Extraordinary art collection throughout the property.
💡 Area tip: Stay Uptown or Downtown for the best transit access and walkability. Deep Ellum is great for nightlife but noisy on weekends. Dallas hotels are generally good value.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Dallas
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys)
Sports
💡 Jerry World is an experience in itself even if you're not a football fan. Tours available daily.
Dallas Arts District
Culture
💡 Largest arts district in the US — Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture, AT&T Performing Arts Center all within walking distance.
Deep Ellum live music
Music
💡 The best neighbourhood for live music in Texas. Venues for every genre — trees, the Prophet Bar, Kessler Theater.
Texas Rangers (MLB)
Sports
💡 Globe Life Field in Arlington — beautiful new ballpark with a retractable roof. Very comfortable in summer heat.
Fair Park (State Fair of Texas)
Festival
💡 October — the largest annual fair in the US. Fried food competitions, livestock shows and Big Tex (55ft talking cowboy).
Uptown rooftop bars
Bars
💡 Uptown has the most concentrated bar scene. Society, The Rustic and Henderson Tap House are favourites.
Kessler Theater
Concerts
💡 Best small music venue in Dallas — intimate, excellent acoustics, varied programming.
Klyde Warren Park events
Culture
💡 Free weekend events throughout the year — yoga, food trucks, live music and fitness classes in the park.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Dallas has excellent sports (Cowboys, Rangers, Stars, Mavericks) and a growing arts scene. Deep Ellum is the entertainment hub for live music and nightlife.
💡 Travel Tips for Dallas
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
US Dollar (USD $). Cards accepted everywhere.
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Weather
Hot summers (35–42°C in July/August), mild winters (5–15°C). Occasional ice storms January–February can paralyse the city for days.
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SIM / Data
AT&T is headquartered in Dallas — excellent coverage. T-Mobile and Verizon also good.
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Plugs
Type A/B (120V). Adapters needed for European devices.
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Tipping
18–20% at restaurants. Standard US tipping culture applies.
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Transport
Dallas is car-dependent. DART rail is useful for some routes but a rental car or rideshare gives most flexibility.
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Emergency
Call 911 for all emergencies.
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Safety
Uptown, Deep Ellum and Downtown are generally safe tourist areas. South Dallas has higher crime — stay in recommended neighbourhoods. Texas open carry laws apply.
📅 Best time to visit
March–May and October–November for ideal weather (20–28°C). State Fair of Texas (October) is the most festive time to visit. Avoid July–August (extreme heat).
🛂 Visa information
ESTA required for VWP countries. Canadian citizens need no visa.
About Dallas Time Zone (CST/CDT)
Dallas, one of the largest cities in Texas, uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Together with Fort Worth it forms one of the largest metro areas in the US.
Key fact: Dallas is in the same timezone as Chicago and Houston.
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 in the same timezone as Chicago and Houston.
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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.
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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.What time is sunrise in Dallas today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Dallas are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Dallas's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
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Sunset times in Dallas are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
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