Current Local Time in Jackson
Jackson, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Jackson 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 Jackson
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Jackson Time Zone
Jackson is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Jackson serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Jackson is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Jackson, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Jackson observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Jackson has a population of approximately 150K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Jackson from abroad, use the country code +1 601. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Jackson time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Jackson ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Jackson Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 32.30°, -90.18°
- • Calling Code: +1 601