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