Cities in Tennessee
Tennessee spans Central and Eastern time zones. The Volunteer State is the home of country music in Nashville and blues music in Memphis.
Cities in Tennessee span the America/Chicago time zone. There are 34 featured cities in Tennessee on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Tennessee is Nashville. Tennessee spans Central and Eastern time zones. The Volunteer State is the home of country music in Nashville and blues music in Memphis.
Top Cities in Tennessee
Live times · 34 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Chicago. Some cities in this state use a different timezone.
All Cities in Tennessee
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Tennessee
How many cities are in Tennessee?
Tennessee has many cities. The top cities in Tennessee featured on WorldTimePage include Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Jackson, Johnson City, Bartlett, Hendersonville, Kingsport, Collierville, Smyrna, Germantown, Brentwood, Columbia, Spring Hill, Cookeville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Bristol, Morristown, Cleveland, Shelbyville, Tullahoma, Dyersburg, Gallatin, La Vergne, Mount Juliet, Goodlettsville, Dickson, with Nashville serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Tennessee in?
Tennessee uses the America/Chicago time zone. Some cities in Tennessee observe a different time zone.
What is the capital city of Tennessee?
The capital city of Tennessee is Nashville. It is located in the America/Chicago time zone.
What are the largest cities in Tennessee?
The largest cities in Tennessee include Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Clarksville and more.
What is the current time in Tennessee?
The current time in Tennessee follows the America/Chicago time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Tennessee on this page.
Does Tennessee observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. All of Tennessee observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Both the Central and Eastern portions shift forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November, maintaining their 1-hour difference year-round.
Is Nashville on the same time as Chicago?
Yes. Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois 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 Nashville, Memphis, and Clarksville on the same time in Tennessee?
Yes. Nashville, Memphis, Clarksville are all in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) and always share the same local time. They follow the same Daylight Saving Time schedule if applicable.
Are Knoxville and Chattanooga on a different time than the rest of Tennessee?
Yes. Knoxville and Chattanooga observe a different IANA time zone than most of Tennessee, which uses America/Chicago. They may be on the same UTC offset or differ by one hour depending on the season and DST rules.
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Tennessee, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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