Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
MSUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Mississippi in?
Mississippi is entirely located in the Central Time Zone (CT). It observes Central Standard Time and Central Daylight Time.
Current Local Time in Mississippi
12:40:06AM
CDTUTC-5• DST Active
Primary ZoneCentral TimeCST / CDT
UTC OffsetUTC-6Daylight: UTC-5
Capital CityJacksonState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Mississippi
JacksonMS
CDTGulfportMS
CDTSouthavenMS
CDTBiloxiMS
CDTHattiesburgMS
CDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi Time Zone
Official answers regarding Mississippi local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Mississippi in?▼
Mississippi is entirely located in the Central Time Zone (CT). It observes Central Standard Time and Central Daylight Time.
Does Mississippi observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Mississippi observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Jackson, Mississippi?▼
The capital of Mississippi is Jackson, located in the Central Time (CST/CDT).