Geographic position of Memphis
Memphis is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.1495° N, 90.0490° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,913 km (2,431 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,106 km (3,794 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,932 km (8,657 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,196 km (5,093 mi) west
Memphis 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 Memphis
With a population of 633,104, Memphis ranks as the 33rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Memphis
Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) is a major international airport serving Memphis directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:33:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Memphis
Memphis 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 Memphis
Business hours in Memphis (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 Memphis
Compare time in Memphis with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Memphis in?
Memphis 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 Memphis at UTC-5.
What time is it in Memphis right now?
The current local time in Memphis is 11:33:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Memphis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Memphis 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 Memphis?
Memphis is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Memphis?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the airport serving Memphis. The current local time at the airport is 11:33:19.
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