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Current Time in Dallas, United States

Check the current local time in Dallas, United States. Dallas uses the America/Chicago time zone, with CST (UTC -6:00) during standard time and CDT (UTC -5:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today
6:20 PM
Sunset today
8:32 AM
Day length
14h 11m
Population
1.3 M
Coordinates: 32.7767° N, -96.7970° E · Elevation: 131 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Dallas, United States — Live Clock
4:46:28 PM
CDT Live timezone
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
DST ends: November 1, 2026

Dallas Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Chicago

Dallas, United States

Current zone: CDT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

CST

UTC -6:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

CDT

UTC -5:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

November 1, 2026

Based on Second Sunday in March / First Sunday in November

About Dallas Time: CST & CDT

Check the live current time in Dallas, United States. Dallas follows CST (UTC -6:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. Use this page to confirm local business hours, travel timing, and call scheduling without timezone mistakes.

Dallas vs Major Cities

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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Dallas in 150 days

DST ends on November 1, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Dallas.

Other Cities in United States

Major cities in United States — some may be in a different time zone than Dallas if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Dallas time

What time is it in Dallas right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Dallas, United States, updated every second. Right now, Dallas is on CDT with a UTC offset of UTC -5:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Dallas in?

Dallas uses the America/Chicago timezone. Standard time is CST (UTC -6:00). During daylight saving time it switches to CDT (UTC -5:00). Currently Dallas is on CDT (UTC -5:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Dallas?

Dallas is currently UTC -5:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Dallas observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Dallas observes daylight saving time, switching between CST (UTC -6:00) and CDT (UTC -5:00) each year. Clocks advance on Second Sunday in March and fall back on First Sunday in November. Right now Dallas is using CDT.

Is Dallas on CST or CDT right now?

Right now Dallas is using CDT (UTC -5:00). It switches to CDT in summer and back to CST in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Dallas from New York?

The best call window from New York to Dallas depends on the current offset. Dallas is currently UTC -5:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.