Current Time in Nashville, United States

Q: What timezone is Nashville in?

Nashville 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 Nashville?

Nashville'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 Nashville in?

Nashville is located in North America. It is the 689 thousand population city in United States.

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

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Nashville 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	689 thousand

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About Nashville Time Zone (CST/CDT)

Nashville, the capital of Tennessee and the "Music City," uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Nashville is the global center of country music and a booming tech hub.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Nashville Time

What time is it in Nashville right now? +

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

What timezone is Nashville in? +

Nashville 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 Nashville observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Nashville 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 Nashville? +

Nashville'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 Nashville and London? +

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

How do I convert Nashville time to UTC? +

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

Nashville is located in North America. It is the 689 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Nashville? +

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

How long is a flight from Nashville? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Nashville International (BNA) 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 Nashville to London, Nashville to New York, Nashville to Dubai, Nashville to Tokyo.