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What time is it in Memphis?
Memphis time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Memphis. Memphis observes the America/Chicago time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Memphis? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Memphis is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Memphis time — FAQ
What time is it in Memphis right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Memphis (America/Chicago, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does Memphis observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Memphis changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.