Standard time applies in Memphis right now, at UTC−6. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−5.
Memphis and your time
Memphis at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Tennessee |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 35.15° N, 90.05° W |
Memphis time zone and clock changes
Memphis follows the America/Chicago time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC−5 (CDT)) lasts until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and Memphis is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Clock changes in Memphis, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
How far ahead or behind Memphis is
When it is 9:00 AM in Memphis, it is 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Memphis
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Memphis runs from 9 hours 47 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 32 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:19 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Memphis
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:04 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:46 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:48 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:05 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Memphis
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Memphis: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time and 1:00 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Memphis
Every city below shares Memphis’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Clarksville | 287 km (178 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Chicago time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Chicago just like Memphis.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Memphis today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Calgary (Canada)
- Mérida (Mexico)
- Monterrey (Mexico)
- Guatemala City (Guatemala)
- Managua (Nicaragua)
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in Memphis
- Convert a time to or from Memphis: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Memphis to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Memphis and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis uses the America/Chicago time zone: UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Memphis?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Memphis and London?
Memphis is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Memphis and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Memphis on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Memphis, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Memphis?
About 14 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 47 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.