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Current Time in Mississippi

Mississippi runs on Central Time.

Capital
Jackson
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
2,900,000

Cities in Mississippi

JacksonGulfportBiloxi

Mississippi vs. other US zones

LocationCurrent timeUTC offsetDifference
Eastern Time4:01 PM EDTUTC-41 hour ahead
Mountain Time2:01 PM MDTUTC-61 hour behind
Pacific Time1:01 PM PDTUTC-72 hours behind
Alaska Time12:01 PM AKDTUTC-83 hours behind
Hawaii-Aleutian Time10:01 AM HSTUTC-105 hours behind
Atlantic Time4:01 PM ASTUTC-41 hour ahead
Samoa Time9:01 AM GMT-11UTC-116 hours behind
Chamorro Time6:01 AM GMT+10UTC+1015 hours ahead

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Mississippi in?

Mississippi is entirely in the Central Time zone.

Does Mississippi observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Mississippi observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.

What is Mississippi's capital and what time zone is it in?

Jackson is Mississippi's capital.