Updated Mar 2026

Current Time in Tulsa, United States

Name: Tulsa
Address: Tulsa, United States

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

Tulsa, United States — Live Clock

11:06:39 PM

CDT Live timezone

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

DST ends: November 1, 2026

Tulsa Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Chicago

Tulsa, 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 Tulsa Time: CST & CDT

Check the live current time in Tulsa, United States. Tulsa 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.

Tulsa vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -5:00

--:-- 5 hours behind

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 6 hours behind

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 1 hour behind

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 13 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 9 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 14 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 10 hours and 30 minutes behind

Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Tulsa in 130 days

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

Other Cities in America/Chicago

These cities share the same time zone as Tulsa — when it's 11:06:39 PM here, it's the same local time there.

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated Mar 15, 2026

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Tulsa time

What time is it in Tulsa right now?

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

What timezone is Tulsa in?

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

How many hours ahead or behind is Tulsa?

Tulsa 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 Tulsa observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Tulsa 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 Tulsa is using CDT.

Is Tulsa on CST or CDT right now?

Right now Tulsa 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 Tulsa from New York?

The best call window from New York to Tulsa depends on the current offset. Tulsa 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.