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Time in DallasUTC-05

Live clock and time-zone data for Dallas, United States — Chicago (America/Chicago), UTC-05 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
17:13
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Day
Timezone
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05
Abbreviation
CDT
Population
1,304,000
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Cultural and business context

Dallas runs on Chicago (America/Chicago), which sits UTC-05 from UTC right now. In United States, office hours typically stretch from 09:00 to 17:00 local time, with a lunch window around 12:00–13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
USD $
Dial
+1
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Dallas, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)11:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)14:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 14:00
Compare: Dallas ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What is the current UTC offset in Dallas?

Dallas is currently UTC-05 from UTC, on the America/Chicago timezone.

When is noon in Dallas?

Noon in Dallas corresponds to UTC-05 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

Does Dallas observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Dallas shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

What time zone abbreviation does Dallas use?

Dallas uses the abbreviation CDT, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Chicago.

Is it daytime in Dallas right now?

Yes — it is currently daytime in Dallas.

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