Current Time in United States
United States has 7 time zones
Hawaii-Aleutian TimeHAST · e.g. Adak
Hawaii TimeHST · e.g. Honolulu
Alaska TimeAKST · e.g. Anchorage
Pacific TimePST · e.g. Los Angeles
Mountain TimeMST · e.g. Boise
Eastern TimeEST · e.g. Detroit
United States time zone
Central Time
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA: America/Chicago · UTC−6
Daylight saving time in United States
Not in effect now
Next change: Sun 14 Mar, clocks go forward 1 hour (02:00 → 03:00)
Sunrise and sunset in United States today
Sunrise 06:30 · Sunset 16:38
Daylight 10h 08m · Solar noon 11:34
Time in United States vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from United States |
|---|
| New York | Sun | 1 hour ahead |
| Los Angeles | Sun | 2 hours behind |
| London | Mon | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris | Mon | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai | Mon | 10 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Mon | 11.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Mon | 14 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Mon | 15 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Mon | 17 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Mon | 8 hours ahead |
| São Paulo | Sun | 3 hours ahead |
What time zone is United States in?
United States is on Central Time (CST, UTC−6). The IANA identifier is America/Chicago.
United States spans 7 time zones, from UTC−10 to UTC−5. The clock above shows the time in the capital.
Does United States observe daylight saving time?
Yes. United States is on standard time now. The next changes:
- Sunday 14 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (CST → CDT)
- Sunday 7 November 2027: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (CDT → CST)
November 2026 calendar for United States
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| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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Upcoming public holidays in United States
- Wed 11 Nov Veterans Day
- Thu 26 Nov Thanksgiving Day
- Fri 25 Dec Christmas Day
- Fri 1 Jan New Year's Day
- Mon 18 Jan Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Mon 15 Feb Washington's Birthday
Frequently asked questions about United States
What time zone is United States in?
Central Time (CST), UTC−6; IANA zone America/Chicago.
When do the clocks change in United States?
Next on Sunday 14 March 2027, when clocks go forward from 02:00 to 03:00.