--:--:--
Loading...
Global Time Dashboard
See Memphis time in relation to key cities around the world.
Interactive Time Tools
Select cities to find overlapping business hours (9am-5pm). Green indicates a good overlap, Pink is a perfect match.
Set a target date and time to start the countdown.
Understanding the Time Zone
Memphis, Tennessee, is located in the **Central Time Zone (CT)**. This zone is UTC-6 during Standard Time (CST) and UTC-5 during Daylight Time (CDT).
How Daylight Saving Time Affects Memphis
Memphis observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), "springing forward" in March and "falling back" in November. Use the interactive toggle to see the effect.
Converting Time with Other U.S. Cities
Need to coordinate with someone in another city? This live converter makes it easy. Select a city to see its current time and the difference compared to Memphis.
Why Time in Memphis is Key for Business
Memphis's time zone is critical to its role as a national and global hub. Explore how it impacts different sectors.
Logistics & Shipping
Home to the FedEx World Hub, Memphis's CST/CDT is a sweet spot for coordinating overnight deliveries across all U.S. time zones.
Music & Entertainment
From Stax Records to Beale Street, event start times and global broadcast schedules are all based on local Memphis time.
Remote Work & Tech
Central Time provides a convenient overlap with both East and West coast business hours, making it ideal for distributed teams.
Time-Based Travel Planning
Planning a trip? Structuring your day around local time is essential. Here’s a sample itinerary to get you started.
Tips for Tracking Memphis Time
Stay on schedule with these simple tips. Click each item to mark it as complete.
- ✔Bookmark this page for a quick live reference.
- ✔Add Memphis to your phone's world clock app.
- ✔Use your calendar app to automatically convert event times.