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 -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Nashville | Fri, 9:56:24 am |
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Knoxville | Fri, 10:56:24 am |
Generalized Time Zones in Tennessee
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Fri, 9:56:24 am |
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Fri, 10:56:24 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 -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Mar 14, 2027 |
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Mar 14, 2027 |
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
9:56
24
am
Friday, November 13, 2026
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