Current Local Time in Memphis
Memphis, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Memphis 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 Memphis
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (26-34°C) and mild winters (1-10°C). Occasional ice storms in winter.
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📍About Memphis Time Zone
Memphis is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Memphis serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Memphis is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Memphis, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Beale Street comes alive after 8 PM. BBQ joints often open for lunch through dinner. local time. Memphis observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Memphis has a population of approximately 630K (1.3M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Memphis from abroad, use the country code +1 901. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Memphis time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Memphis ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Memphis Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 35.15°, -90.05°
- • Calling Code: +1 901