Time Now in Jackson, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.3° N, 90.18° W
Elevation: 85 m above sea level
Population rank: #165 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Mississippi
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Jackson is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Jackson, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Jackson
Daylight Hours in Jackson
Jackson gets 14h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Jackson is at 06:06 and sunset in Jackson is at 20:06.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 01m near the December solstice to 14h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Jackson and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Jackson right now.
Common Questions About Time in Jackson
What is the current local time in Jackson?
The live local time in Jackson is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Jackson currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Jackson in?
Jackson uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Jackson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Jackson is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Jackson's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Jackson.
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Prayer Times in Jackson
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:26 | 06:06 | 13:06 | 16:48 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:27 | 06:07 | 13:07 | 16:48 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:28 | 06:07 | 13:07 | 16:48 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:29 | 06:08 | 13:07 | 16:48 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:29 | 06:08 | 13:07 | 16:48 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:30 | 06:09 | 13:07 | 16:48 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:31 | 06:10 | 13:07 | 16:48 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Jackson
Sunrise
in Jackson
↑
6:06 AM
Sunset
in Jackson
↓
8:06 PM
Day Length
14h 00m
Dawn
in Jackson
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Jackson
8:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Jackson
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:59
Distances & Clock Changes in Jackson
How Far Is Jackson From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,718 km | NE (52deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,611 km | WNW (282deg) |
| London | 7,262 km | NE (43deg) |
| Paris | 7,539 km | NE (45deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,742 km | SE (138deg) |
| Moscow | 9,047 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,846 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 12,646 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Jackson?
Jackson next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Jackson's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jackson and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.3deg S, 89.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson
What time is it in Jackson right now?
The current local time in Jackson is 02:46 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Jackson follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Jackson in?
Jackson uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Jackson?
Is Jackson on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Jackson is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jackson today?
Today in Jackson: sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset is at 20:06, giving 14h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jackson tonight?
The moon phase over Jackson tonight is Waxing Crescent with 19.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Jackson?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jackson, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.