Current Time in Dallas, United States
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
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City Details
Dallas
Lat: 32.7767° N
Long: 96.797° W
Population: 1,304,379
Time Zone
America/Chicago
CDT
Public Holidays
Independence Day
Jul 3in 5dLabour Day
Sep 7in 71dColumbus Day
Oct 12in 106d
Time Difference
Business Hours
Daylight Cycle
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Data via Open-Meteo · Updates every 30 min
Overview
Dallas is the ninth-largest city in the United States and the commercial anchor of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex — a 7.8-million-person metro that is the fourth-largest in the country. A major hub for finance, energy, telecom, and defence, DFW Airport is one of the world's busiest. Dallas has no natural bodies of water and was built entirely on economic opportunity — cattle, cotton, oil, and now technology.
Administrative Region
Dallas County, Texas
US-TX
Local Currency
$
Technical Assets
- Web Domain.us
- ISO CodeUS-TX
Secure Identifier Profile
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
John Neely Bryan established a trading post at a ford on the Trinity River in 1841. Dallas was platted as a city in 1856. The arrival of two railroads in 1872 transformed it from a small settlement into a commercial hub almost overnight. Oil discoveries in East Texas in the 1930s brought banking and finance wealth. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on 22 November 1963 made Dealey Plaza one of the most visited sites in American history. The city rebuilt its image through the booming 1980s 'Dallas' TV era and has since become a major corporate relocation destination.
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✨ Leisure Highlights
- /Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza — JFK assassination history
- /Dallas Arts District — largest in the US
- /Deep Ellum — live music and dining neighbourhood
- /Perot Museum of Nature and Science
- /Klyde Warren Park — deck park over a freeway
🎒 Visitor Tip
DART light rail and the McKinney Avenue Trolley (free) serve the main areas. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza — the JFK assassination site — is the must-see, profoundly moving. The Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the US. Deep Ellum is the best neighbourhood for live music and food. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is excellent for families.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located on the flat Blackland Prairie of north-central Texas at approximately 139m elevation. The terrain is almost entirely flat, a result of the underlying Cretaceous limestone and chalk geology. The Trinity River runs through the western part of the city. The broad, open landscape provides unobstructed views and — notably — no natural topographic features of significance. This flat terrain made Dallas ideal for its grid of roads and rail lines.
Climate Stats
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa) — hot summers
Avg Summer
35°C
Avg Winter
7°C
Annual Rainfall
965 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
✈️ Nearby AirportsIATA / DISTANCE
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Regional Satellites
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Dallas
What timezone is Dallas in?↓
Dallas is in the America/Chicago time zone (America/Chicago), currently UTCCDT.
Does United States observe daylight saving time?↓
No. United States does not observe daylight saving time. Dallas stays on CST/CDT (UTCCDT) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is CST/CDT?↓
CST/CDT stands for America/Chicago. It is UTCCDT and is the standard time used in United States.
What is the time difference between Dallas and New York?↓
Dallas is 5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Dallas?↓
The time displayed for Dallas is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCCDT mean for Dallas?↓
UTCCDT means Dallas is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Dallas?↓
Standard business hours in Dallas are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST/CDT (UTCCDT). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the United States national calendar.
Is there much time difference between Dallas and London?↓
Dallas is within a few hours of London, so scheduling calls is usually straightforward. Always confirm the current local time in both cities, especially around daylight saving time changes.