Current Time in Memphis, TN
Memphis is a city in Tennessee, home to about 621,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:40 AM / 7:11 PM
Population
621,000
Memphis vs. other US and world cities
| 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 |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
Other cities on Central Time
Cities near Memphis
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis is in the Central Time zone.
Does Memphis observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Memphis observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Memphis today?
Today, sunrise in Memphis is around 6:40 AM and sunset is around 7:11 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Memphis?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.