Daylight saving in Dallas
Dallas is on daylight saving time now (CDT, UTC−5). The next change is on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 1 AM local time, when clocks go back to CST (UTC−6).
- Sunday 8 March 2026: CST → CDT
- Sunday 1 November 2026: CDT → CST(next)
- Sunday 14 March 2027: CST → CDT
- Sunday 7 November 2027: CDT → CST
Dallas compared with other cities right now
Same time as Dallas right now: Chicago.
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | 1 h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 2 h behind |
| Chicago | Same time |
| Toronto | 1 h ahead |
| London | 6 h ahead |
| Dubai | 9 h ahead |
| India | 10 h 30 m ahead |
| Singapore | 13 h ahead |
| Sydney | 16 h ahead |
| Tokyo | 14 h ahead |
| Berlin | 7 h ahead |
| Paris | 7 h ahead |
| Hong Kong | 13 h ahead |
| San Francisco | 2 h behind |
| Riyadh | 8 h ahead |
| Karachi | 10 h ahead |
| Manila | 13 h ahead |
| Melbourne | 16 h ahead |
| Auckland | 18 h ahead |
| Atlanta | 1 h ahead |
| Vancouver | 2 h behind |
| Seattle | 2 h behind |
| Boston | 1 h ahead |
| Delhi | 10 h 30 m ahead |
| Denver | 1 h behind |
| Miami | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai | 10 h 30 m ahead |
Questions about time in Dallas
What time zone is Dallas in?
Dallas uses US Central Time (IANA zone America/Chicago). Right now that is CDT, UTC−5.
Does Dallas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving is in effect now. The next change is on Sunday 1 November 2026, when clocks go back one hour (CDT UTC−5 → CST UTC−6).
How do I convert a time in Dallas to my time?
Type it in the box on this page, like “3 PM Dallas Friday”. MeetETA shows it in your own time zone, using the correct offset for that date even across a daylight saving change.