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Time zone facts

Time zone
Central Time
IANA zone
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC−6
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC−5
Country
United States
Region
Texas
Population
1,326,087
Coordinates
32.78° N, 96.81° W
Elevation
128 m

Dallas is a city in the United States, in Texas, with a population of about 1,326,087. It uses the Central Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Chicago).

Dallas observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−6 and summer time is UTC−5. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Chicago, Houston, San Antonio.

Because Dallas lies at 32.78° N, 96.81° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 19 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 59 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox7:31 AM7:38 PM12 h 08 min
June solstice6:19 AM8:38 PM14 h 19 min
September equinox7:15 AM7:24 PM12 h 09 min
December solstice7:25 AM5:25 PM9 h 59 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Dallas in?

Dallas is in the Central Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Chicago. The UTC offset is UTC−6 (UTC−5 during daylight saving time).

Does Dallas have daylight saving time?

Yes. Dallas switches between UTC−6 (standard time) and UTC−5 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Dallas and New York?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Dallas all year round.

What is the time difference between Dallas and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Dallas all year round.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Dallas?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:19 AM and sets at about 8:38 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:25 AM and sets at about 5:25 PM (local time).

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