Tennessee Time Zone
Tennessee spans two time zones: the eastern portion is in Eastern Time (ET), while the western and middle portions including Nashville follow Central Time (CT).
🗺️ Tennessee Time Zone: Current local time in Tennessee is shown above. Tennessee follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Tennessee time zone
Tennessee is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. Parts of Tennessee also fall in Central Time (CT) — the state is split between zones, with the boundary defined by county lines. Tennessee observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Tennessee Time Zone
Tennessee spans multiple time zones. The primary time zone is Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). Western and middle portions of the state including Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga area counties follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). Tennessee observes daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Tennessee observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Tennessee observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Tennessee?
The standard UTC offset for Tennessee is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.