Current Time in Tennessee
Middle and West Tennessee — Nashville, Memphis, and the capital — run on Central Time, while East Tennessee, including Knoxville and Chattanooga, is on Eastern Time.
Capital
Nashville
Time zone(s)
Central Time / Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
7,100,000
A split time zone state
Middle and West Tennessee — Nashville, Memphis, and the capital — run on Central Time, while East Tennessee, including Knoxville and Chattanooga, is on Eastern Time.
Cities in Tennessee
Tennessee vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee is split between two time zones. Middle and West Tennessee — Nashville, Memphis, and the capital — run on Central Time, while East Tennessee, including Knoxville and Chattanooga, is on Eastern Time.
Does Tennessee observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Tennessee observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Tennessee's capital and what time zone is it in?
Nashville is Tennessee's capital.