Geographic position of Clarksville
Clarksville is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.5298° N, 87.3595° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,066 km (2,526 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,952 km (3,698 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,085 km (8,752 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,814 km (4,855 mi) west
Clarksville lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Clarksville
With a population of 166,722, Clarksville ranks as the 173rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Clarksville
Nashville International Airport (BNA / KBNA) is a major international airport located about 76 km (47 mi) from Clarksville.
Current local time at the airport is 06:30:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Clarksville
Clarksville uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Clarksville
Business hours in Clarksville (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Clarksville
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Clarksville in?
Clarksville follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Clarksville at UTC-5.
What time is it in Clarksville right now?
The current local time in Clarksville is 06:30:06 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Clarksville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clarksville is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Clarksville?
Clarksville is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Clarksville?
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the nearest airport to Clarksville, located about 76 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:30:06.
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