Time Tennessee - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
Weather Tennessee + free weather forecast
What time is it in Tennessee?
The current time in Tennessee is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Tennessee is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Tennessee is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Tennessee is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Tennessee.
Time zone and clock changes in Tennessee
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Tennessee
Today, September 25, 2026, the sun rises in Tennessee at 06:35 and sets at 18:37 (local time), giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:36.
More about Tennessee
See the location and GPS coordinates of Tennessee, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Tennessee and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Tennessee
What time is it in Tennessee right now?
The current time in Tennessee is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Tennessee and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Tennessee.
Does Tennessee observe daylight saving time?
Tennessee is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Tennessee is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Tennessee?
Today, September 25, 2026, the sun rises in Tennessee at 06:35 and sets at 18:37 (local time), giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:36.
