Current time in Mississippi
Central Time UTC−6 · one zone statewide
Mississippi's time zone
Mississippi keeps Central Time statewide — CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer — from the Tennessee line down to the Gulf Coast, with no zone boundary anywhere in the state.
Every state Mississippi touches is also on Central Time at the border: Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Alabama all match its clock, so no drive out of the state changes the hour. Jackson, the capital, keeps the same time as Memphis, New Orleans, and Birmingham alike.
| Standard time | CST, UTC−6 |
|---|---|
| Daylight time | CDT, UTC−5 |
| IANA zone | America/Chicago |
| vs New York | +1 h |
| vs Denver | −1 h |
| vs Los Angeles | −2 h |
Time in Mississippi cities
Jackson's page adds a live clock plus today's sunrise, sunset, and DST dates for the capital.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mississippi have more than one time zone?
No. Central Time covers the whole state, from the Tennessee line to the Gulf Coast — and every neighboring state (Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama) matches Mississippi's clock at the border.
What is the time difference between Mississippi and New York?
Mississippi is 1 hour behind New York throughout the year. A 3:00 PM call in Jackson is 4:00 PM on the East Coast. Full chart: CST to EST.
Does Mississippi follow daylight saving time?
Yes. Mississippi shifts to CDT at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March and returns to CST on the first Sunday of November — the same dates listed on the DST page.