Mississippi Time Now
Time Zone
Central Time
Quick Answer
Mississippi uses Central Time — CST (UTC-6) or CDT (UTC-5) during DST.
Same time as Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas. 1 hour behind New York.
Mississippi Time Zone Guide
Mississippi, the Magnolia State, is entirely within the Central Time Zone. From the Gulf Coast cities of Biloxi and Gulfport to the state capital Jackson and northern Tupelo, all Mississippi cities share the same time — making statewide scheduling simple.
Mississippi Time vs Neighboring States
- Alabama & Louisiana: Same time (Central)
- Arkansas & Tennessee (western): Same time (Central)
- Tennessee (eastern): 1 hour ahead (Eastern)
- Texas (most): Same time (Central)
Gulf Coast Tourism & Entertainment
The Mississippi Gulf Coast — particularly Biloxi and Gulfport — is a major tourism and gaming destination. Biloxi's casinos operate 24/7, and charter fishing boats typically depart at 5-6 AM Central Time. Understanding the local time is essential for visitors coordinating travel from other timezones.
DST in Mississippi
Mississippi observes Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) in summer. Clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
Related Tools
- Arkansas Time Now — Same timezone neighbor
- Alabama Time Now — Same timezone neighbor
- What Time Is It? — Universal world clock