Current Time in Dallas (2026)

Dallas is in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Central Daylight Time

America/Chicago · CDT

UTC offset

UTC−5

Daylight saving now

Yes — Dallas is on summer time

Next clock change

November 1, 2026

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Compare Dallas with another city

• Dallas ↔ New York
• Dallas ↔ Los Angeles
• Dallas ↔ San Francisco
• Dallas ↔ Chicago
• Dallas ↔ Denver
• Dallas ↔ Toronto
• Dallas ↔ Mexico City
• Dallas ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Dallas right now?

The current time in Dallas is 10:36 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Dallas uses Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago, CDT).

What timezone is Dallas in?

Dallas is in the Central Daylight Time (IANA: America/Chicago, abbreviation: CDT).

What is Dallas's UTC offset?

Dallas is currently UTC−5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Dallas observe daylight saving?

Yes — Dallas observes daylight saving time. Dallas is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.