What time is it in Mississippi right now?
Mississippi uses Central Time. Jackson (capital), Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, and all Mississippi cities are on CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) during Daylight Saving Time. The live clock above shows the current time in Mississippi.
What time zone is Jackson, Mississippi in?
Jackson, Mississippi is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago). Jackson uses CST (UTC−6) during standard time and CDT (UTC−5) during Daylight Saving Time. Jackson is on the same time as New Orleans, Nashville, and Chicago.
Does Mississippi observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Mississippi observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (from CST UTC−6 to CDT UTC−5) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November.
What is the time difference between Mississippi and Georgia (Atlanta)?
Mississippi (Central Time) is always 1 hour behind Georgia (Eastern Time). When it is noon in Atlanta, it is 11:00 AM in Jackson. Both states observe DST on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference is constant year-round.
What is the time difference between Mississippi and the UK?
Jackson (CST, UTC−6) is 6 hours behind London (GMT, UTC+0) in winter. During US Daylight Saving Time, Jackson moves to CDT (UTC−5), making it 5 hours behind London (GMT). When both the US and UK observe summer time, Jackson (CDT) is 6 hours behind London (BST, UTC+1).
Is Mississippi on the same time as Alabama?
Yes. Mississippi and Alabama are both entirely on Central Time. There is no time difference between Jackson, MS and Birmingham or Montgomery, AL. Both states use CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) during Daylight Saving Time.