Cities in Mississippi
Mississippi is in the Central time zone. The Birthplace of the Blues and home to the Mississippi River delta, it has a rich musical and cultural heritage.
Cities in Mississippi span the America/Chicago time zone. There are 28 featured cities in Mississippi on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Mississippi is Jackson. Mississippi is in the Central time zone. The Birthplace of the Blues and home to the Mississippi River delta, it has a rich musical and cultural heritage.
Top Cities in Mississippi
Live times · 28 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Chicago.
All Cities in Mississippi
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Mississippi
How many cities are in Mississippi?
Mississippi has many cities. The top cities in Mississippi featured on WorldTimePage include Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, Meridian, Tupelo, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Greenville, Pearl, Madison, Clinton, Brandon, Ridgeland, Starkville, Columbus, Vicksburg, Pascagoula, Natchez, Ocean Springs, Laurel, Gautier, Oxford, Moss Point, Corinth, Grenada, Clarksdale, with Jackson serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Mississippi in?
Mississippi uses the America/Chicago time zone. All major cities in Mississippi observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Mississippi?
The capital city of Mississippi is Jackson. It is located in the America/Chicago time zone.
What are the largest cities in Mississippi?
The largest cities in Mississippi include Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi and more.
What is the current time in Mississippi?
The current time in Mississippi follows the America/Chicago time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Mississippi on this page.
Does Mississippi observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Mississippi observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (CST to CDT, UTC−6 to UTC−5) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November.
Is Jackson on the same time as New Orleans?
Yes. Jackson, Mississippi and New Orleans, Louisiana are always on the same time — both observe Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer, following identical DST transition dates.
Are Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg on the same time?
Yes. Gulfport, Southaven, and Hattiesburg are all in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in Mississippi follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Gulfport in?
Gulfport is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Mississippi, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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