Current Time in Nashville, TN
Nashville is a city in Tennessee, home to about 689,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Nashville sits in Middle Tennessee, which runs on Central Time, unlike East Tennessee cities such as Knoxville and Chattanooga, which are on Eastern Time.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:27 AM / 6:59 PM
Population
689,000
Nashville vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nashville in?
Nashville is in the Central Time zone — Nashville sits in Middle Tennessee, which runs on Central Time, unlike East Tennessee cities such as Knoxville and Chattanooga, which are on Eastern Time.
Does Nashville observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Nashville observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Nashville today?
Today, sunrise in Nashville is around 6:27 AM and sunset is around 6:59 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Nashville?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.