Current Time in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga is a city in Tennessee, home to about 182,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Chattanooga is on Eastern Time as part of East Tennessee, while Nashville and Memphis to the west are on Central Time.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:21 AM / 7:52 PM
Population
182,000
Chattanooga vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Chattanooga
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chattanooga in?
Chattanooga is in the Eastern Time zone — Chattanooga is on Eastern Time as part of East Tennessee, while Nashville and Memphis to the west are on Central Time.
Does Chattanooga observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Chattanooga observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Chattanooga today?
Today, sunrise in Chattanooga is around 7:21 AM and sunset is around 7:52 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Chattanooga?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.