Dallas observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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CST · UTC-6
Dallas Time Zone: CST/CDT and UTC-6
Dallas operates on CST/CDT (UTC-6), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 6 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
Dallas observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Dallas and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Dallas, useful reference points: Dallas is 6 hours behind London on GMT and 1 hour behind New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Dallas right now?
Dallas follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Dallas, updated every second.
What time zone is Dallas in?
Dallas is in CST/CDT (UTC-6). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
Does Dallas observe daylight saving time?
Dallas observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Dallas and London?
Dallas (CST, UTC-6) is 6 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Dallas and New York?
Dallas (CST, UTC-6) is 1 hour behind New York (during EDT, UTC−4).