Current Time in Mississippi
Mississippi runs on Central Time.
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Capital
Jackson
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
2,900,000
Cities in Mississippi
Mississippi vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 1:25 PM EST | UTC-5 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 11:25 AM MST | UTC-7 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 10:25 AM PST | UTC-8 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 9:25 AM AKST | UTC-9 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 8:25 AM HST | UTC-10 | 4 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 2:25 PM AST | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 7:25 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 5 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 4:25 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 16 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.