Current Time in Memphis, United States

Q: What timezone is Memphis in?

Memphis 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.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Memphis?

Memphis'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.

Q: What continent is Memphis in?

Memphis is located in North America. It is the 633 thousand population city in United States.

United States · CST/CDT · UTC-6:00 / UTC-5:00 (DST)

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Memphis 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	633 thousand

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About Memphis Time Zone (CST/CDT)

Memphis, Tennessee's largest city, uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Memphis is famous for its rich musical heritage—birthplace of blues and rock 'n' roll—and is home to Graceland, Elvis Presley's estate.

Key fact: Memphis is in the same timezone as Chicago and Nashville.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Memphis with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Memphis Time

What time is it in Memphis right now? +

The current time in Memphis, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Memphis is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6:00 in winter, UTC-5:00 in summer).

What timezone is Memphis in? +

Memphis 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 Memphis observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Memphis 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 Memphis? +

Memphis'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 Memphis and London? +

Memphis (CST/CDT) is UTC-6:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Memphis is in the same timezone as Chicago and Nashville.

How do I convert Memphis time to UTC? +

To convert Memphis time to UTC, subtract UTC-6:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Memphis 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 Memphis in? +

Memphis is located in North America. It is the 633 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Memphis? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Memphis is America/Chicago. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Memphis? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Memphis International (MEM) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Memphis to London, Memphis to New York, Memphis to Dubai, Memphis to Tokyo.