Current Time in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville is a city in Tennessee, home to about 190,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Knoxville is in East Tennessee, on Eastern Time — a contrast with Nashville and Memphis in Middle and West Tennessee, which run on Central Time.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:15 AM / 7:47 PM
Population
190,000
Knoxville vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Knoxville
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Knoxville in?
Knoxville is in the Eastern Time zone — Knoxville is in East Tennessee, on Eastern Time — a contrast with Nashville and Memphis in Middle and West Tennessee, which run on Central Time.
Does Knoxville observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Knoxville observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Knoxville today?
Today, sunrise in Knoxville is around 7:15 AM and sunset is around 7:47 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Knoxville?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.