Time Now in Memphis, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.15° N, 90.05° W
Elevation: 78 m above sea level
Population rank: #32 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Tennessee
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
Memphis 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 Memphis, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Memphis
Daylight Hours in Memphis
Memphis gets 14h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Memphis is at 05:51 and sunset in Memphis is at 20:18.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 47m near the December solstice to 14h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Memphis and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Memphis right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Memphis
What is the current local time in Memphis?
The live local time in Memphis is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Memphis currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Memphis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Memphis is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Memphis's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Memphis.
Weather in Memphis
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Prayer Times in Memphis
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 04:01 | 05:50 | 13:04 | 16:52 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:01 | 05:51 | 13:04 | 16:52 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 04:02 | 05:51 | 13:04 | 16:52 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:03 | 05:52 | 13:05 | 16:52 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:04 | 05:52 | 13:05 | 16:52 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:04 | 05:53 | 13:05 | 16:53 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:05 | 05:54 | 13:05 | 16:53 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
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14-day Forecast for Memphis
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Memphis
Sunrise
in Memphis
↑
5:51 AM
Sunset
in Memphis
↓
8:18 PM
Day Length
14h 26m
Dawn
in Memphis
5:21 AM
Dusk
in Memphis
8:48 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Memphis
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
81.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:05
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Distances & Clock Changes in Memphis
How Far Is Memphis From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,534 km | ENE (61deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,575 km | W (275deg) |
| London | 7,025 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,309 km | NE (46deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,970 km | SE (138deg) |
| Moscow | 8,759 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,606 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 12,376 km | NNE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Memphis?
Memphis next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Memphis's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Memphis and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.1deg S, 90.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis
What time is it in Memphis right now?
The current local time in Memphis is 09:08 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Memphis follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis 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 Memphis?
Is Memphis on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Memphis is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Memphis today?
Today in Memphis: sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset is at 20:18, giving 14h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Memphis tonight?
The moon phase over Memphis tonight is Waning Gibbous with 81.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Memphis?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Memphis, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.