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Current time in Dallas

Dallas, TX is on Central Time, UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.

Dallas, TX
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Central Time · CST / CDT · UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer

Dallas's time zone

Time zoneCentral Time
CodeCST / CDT
UTC offsetUTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer
Daylight savingYes

Central Time. UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Clock changes, Nov 2026 to Dec 2027

DateChangeNew offset
Mar 14, 2027Clocks go forward 1 hourUTC−5
Nov 7, 2027Clocks go back 1 hourUTC−6

Nearest time zones either side

Earlier · to the westDenver–Denver is 1 hour behind Dallas all year.Mountain TimeLater · to the eastAtlanta–Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Dallas all year.Eastern Time

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Questions

What time zone is Dallas in?

Dallas uses Central Time (CST / CDT). UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Does Dallas change its clocks?

Yes. Dallas changes its clocks twice a year: forward on Mar 14, 2027, back on Nov 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Dallas and Denver?

Denver is 1 hour behind Dallas all year.

What is the time difference between Dallas and Atlanta?

Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Dallas all year.