Time in Jackson, United States now
11:19:56 AM
Sunday, July 5, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:59 AM ↓ 8:11 PM
Day length 14h 12m
Solar noon 1:05 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Mississippi (8)
Jackson facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Mississippi
- Coordinates
- 32.2988, -90.1848
- Population
- 153,701
Frequently asked
What time is it in Jackson right now?
The current local time in Jackson is shown above and updates live every second. Jackson is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Jackson in?
Jackson uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Jackson on daylight saving time?
Yes. Jackson is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Jackson and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Jackson (New York is currently 12:19 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
