Current Local Time in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, United States (CDT)
Monday, May 11, 2026
Oklahoma City 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
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Humid subtropical with hot summers (27-35°C) and mild winters (0-10°C). Tornado Alley location - spring storms.
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📍About Oklahoma City Time Zone
Oklahoma City is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5). Oklahoma City observes Daylight Saving Time.
Oklahoma City Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Oklahoma City Time
- Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-5)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: United States
- Coordinates: 35.47, -97.52
- Calling Code: +1 405
🌐Time Difference from Oklahoma City
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️New York | 1:45 PM | +1h | |
| 🌆London | 6:45 PM | +6h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 2:45 AM | +14h | |
| 🌆Paris | 7:45 PM | +7h | |
| 🌙Dubai | 9:45 PM | +9h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 1:45 AM | +13h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 1:45 AM | +13h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 1:45 AM | +13h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during Daylight Saving Time. The IANA identifier is America/Chicago. Oklahoma City is on the same time as Dallas, Chicago, Houston, and Kansas City — 1 hour behind New York and 1 hour ahead of Denver. The live clock above shows the current Oklahoma City time.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is in the Central Time Zone (CT). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March, and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during Daylight Saving Time. The IANA identifier is America/Chicago. Oklahoma City shares its time zone with Dallas, Chicago, Houston, and Minneapolis.
Yes. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM (CST → CDT) and fall back on the first Sunday in November. Oklahoma follows the standard US DST schedule.
Oklahoma City (CST/CDT, Central Time) is always 1 hour behind New York (EST/EDT, Eastern Time). Both cities observe DST on the same schedule, keeping the gap constant year-round. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City (CST/CDT, Central Time) is always 1 hour ahead of Denver (MST/MDT, Mountain Time). Both cities observe DST on the same schedule, keeping the 1-hour gap constant year-round. When it is 9:00 AM in Denver, it is 10:00 AM in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City (CST/CDT, Central Time) is always 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST/PDT, Pacific Time). Both observe DST on the same schedule, so the 2-hour gap is constant year-round. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 11:00 AM in Oklahoma City.
Standard business hours in Oklahoma City are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday. Oklahoma City is the state capital and a major energy industry hub — home to Devon Energy, OGE Energy, and many oil and gas companies. The Oklahoma City Stock Exchange (now merged) and energy corridor offices generally follow Central Time business hours. The Bricktown entertainment district operates from 11:00 AM–10:00 PM or later daily.
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