Standard time applies in Nashville right now, at UTC−6. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−5.
Nashville and your time
Nashville 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 | 36.17° N, 86.78° W |
Which time zone Nashville uses
The America/Chicago rules put Nashville on standard time (UTC−6 (CST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Nashville, because the United States spans 6 offsets.
Clock changes in Nashville, 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 Nashville is
A 9:00 AM start in Nashville 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 |
Some gaps change during the year because Nashville and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Nashville
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Nashville grows from 9 hours 42 minutes to 14 hours 37 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 55 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Nashville
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:35 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:54 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 42 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.
Clock time and sun time in Nashville
Nashville lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:45 AM on standard time and 12:45 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Nashville
Only 182 km (113 mi) away, Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Nashville, even though both are in the United States.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Clarksville | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huntsville | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chattanooga | 182 km (113 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Evansville | 212 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Louisville | 249 km (155 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Knoxville | 258 km (161 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Lexington | 288 km (179 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
Other cities on America/Chicago time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Chicago just like Nashville.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Nashville 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
Tools for time in Nashville
- Convert a time to or from Nashville: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Nashville to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Nashville and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nashville in?
Nashville 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 Nashville?
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 Nashville and London?
Nashville 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 Nashville and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Nashville on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Nashville, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Nashville?
About 14 hours 37 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 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.