Current Time in Gainesville, Texas, United States
5:08:59 AM CDT
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Time Zone
- CDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-5
- Daylight Saving Time
- CST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~16K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Gainesville right now?
- The current time in Gainesville is 5:08 AM CDT (GMT-5). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Gainesville with other cities.
- Does Gainesville observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Gainesville is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT). Clocks will return to standard time (CST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Gainesville?
- Gainesville is at GMT-5 (CDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.