Standard time applies in Oklahoma City right now, at UTC−6. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−5.
Oklahoma City and your time
Oklahoma City at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Oklahoma |
| 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 | 35.47° N, 97.52° W |
Time zone in Oklahoma City
The America/Chicago rules put Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, because the United States spans 6 offsets.
Clock changes in Oklahoma City, 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 |
Time difference between Oklahoma City and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Oklahoma City
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Oklahoma City runs from 9 hours 46 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 33 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:49 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Oklahoma City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:34 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:15 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:35 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time and 1:30 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Oklahoma City
Every city below shares Oklahoma City’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tulsa | 157 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Broken Arrow | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wichita Falls | 194 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wichita | 248 km (154 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Denton | 253 km (157 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Frisco | 265 km (165 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| McKinney | 266 km (165 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Chicago time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Chicago just like Oklahoma City.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City
- Convert a time to or from Oklahoma City: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Oklahoma City to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Oklahoma City and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Oklahoma City in?
Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City?
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 Oklahoma City and London?
Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Oklahoma City on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Oklahoma City, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Oklahoma City?
About 14 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 46 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.