Multiple Time Zones
| State: | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | TN |
| State Capital: | Nashville |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 2 |
Time Zones Currently Being Used in Tennessee
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Nashville | Mon, 5:22:57 am |
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Knoxville | Mon, 6:22:57 am |
Generalized Time Zones in Tennessee
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Mon, 5:22:57 am |
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Mon, 6:22:57 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zones Not Currently Being Observed in Tennessee
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Nov 1, 2026 |
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Nov 1, 2026 |
The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. They will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
Tennessee
5:22
57
am
Monday, March 23, 2026
Time Zone News
- 2/19/2026 – US Eyes Permanent “Half-Daylight Saving Time”
- 2/3/2026 – DST 2026 Starts in the US
- 1/9/2026 – DST 2026: Your Guide to the Clock Change
- 10/2/2025 – DST Ends in the US 2025
- 9/11/2025 – DST 2025: Your Guide to the Clock Change
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