Current time in Dallas
United States
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Time zone
America/Chicago
UTC offset
GMT-5
Abbreviation
GMT-5
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
32.78, -96.80
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Dallas
Dallas uses America/Chicago. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Dallas
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | −1h |
| London · United Kingdom | −6h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +2h |
| Paris · France | −7h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −9h |
| Mumbai · India | −10h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −14h |
| Sydney · Australia | −15h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Dallas
The longest day brings about 14h 19m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 59m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Austin · 293 km
- Houston · 362 km
- San Antonio · 406 km
- New Orleans · 711 km
- Kansas City · 731 km
- Monterrey · 859 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Dallas in?
- Dallas is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC−5.
- Does Dallas observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Dallas move between UTC−6 and UTC−5.
- What is the time difference between Dallas and New York?
- Dallas is 1h behind New York.