Time in Tennessee right now
Tennessee uses Central and Eastern Time. Use this live clock to compare Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and the 100 largest places out of 114 listed.
- Capital
- Nashville
- Time zone
- Central and Eastern Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Nashville
- Places listed
- 114
Tennessee time zones: Central and Eastern Time.
See how Tennessee places split between Central and Eastern Time, measured by the number of people who live in the listed places.
Current time in Tennessee cities.
Search live city clocks for the 100 largest places in Tennessee out of 114 listed. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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- Morristown Eastern Time --:--
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- Ellendale Central Time --:--
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- Lynchburg Central Time --:--
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- Erwin Eastern Time --:--
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Tennessee DST clock changes.
Tennessee follows US daylight saving rules. Clocks move forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November at 2:00 local time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Both time zones in Tennessee change their clocks on the same dates and at the same local time.
Time in nearby Southern states.
Compare Tennessee time with nearby Southern states, including Central and Eastern Time states. See every state on the United States page.
- Alabama Central Time --:--
- Arkansas Central Time --:--
- Delaware Eastern Time --:--
- District of Columbia Eastern Time --:--
- Florida Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Georgia Eastern Time --:--
- Kentucky Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Louisiana Central Time --:--
- Maryland Eastern Time --:--
- Mississippi Central Time --:--
- North Carolina Eastern Time --:--
- Oklahoma Central Time --:--
- South Carolina Eastern Time --:--
- Texas Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Virginia Eastern Time --:--
- West Virginia Eastern Time --:--
Tennessee time zone FAQ.
Direct answers for Tennessee time zones, Nashville time, daylight saving changes and city clocks.
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What time zone is Tennessee in right now?
Most Tennessee places use Central Time. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City and many eastern places use Eastern Time. Both live clocks are shown on this page.
02
What time is it in Nashville now?
Nashville uses Central Time. The live Nashville clock is shown in the Tennessee city list, together with Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and other cities.
03
Does Tennessee use daylight saving time?
Yes. Tennessee changes clocks on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and Sunday, 1 November 2026. The change happens at 2:00 local time.
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When do clocks change in Tennessee in 2026?
In 2026, Tennessee clocks go forward from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March 2026. They go back from 2:00 to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
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What is the time difference between Tennessee and New York?
Central Time areas of Tennessee are 1 hour behind New York. Eastern Tennessee, including Knoxville and Chattanooga, matches New York time.
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What is the time difference between Tennessee and London?
Central Tennessee is usually 6 hours behind London. Eastern Tennessee is usually 5 hours behind London. The gap shifts around March and late October clock changes.
07
What is the largest city in Tennessee?
Nashville is the largest Tennessee place listed here, with about 689,447 people. It uses Central Time and appears first in the city clock list.
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How many time zones does Tennessee have?
Tennessee has two time zones: Central Time and Eastern Time. This page shows both clocks and the listed cities in each zone.
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Which other states use Central Time?
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin also use Central Time for all or most areas.
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How do I find the time in a Tennessee city?
Use the city search on this page or open a city from the 100-place list. Each city page shows live time, sunrise, sunset and the difference from you.