Current Local Time in Dallas
Dallas, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Dallas follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Dallas
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (30-38°C) and mild winters (3-14°C). Occasional severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
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📍About Dallas Time Zone
Dallas is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a major metropolitan city in United States, Dallas serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Dallas is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Dallas, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Texan hospitality means friendly service. Cowboys games affect Sunday traffic. local time. Dallas observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Dallas has a population of approximately 1.3M (7.6M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Dallas from abroad, use the country code +1 214. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Dallas time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Dallas ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Dallas Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 32.78°, -96.80°
- • Calling Code: +1 214