Current Time in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
8:41:40 AM CST
Friday, November 13, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Time Zone
- CST
- GMT Offset
- GMT-6
- Daylight Saving Time
- CDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~154K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Jackson right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Jackson (CST (GMT-6)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Jackson with other cities.
- Does Jackson observe daylight saving time?
- Jackson observes daylight saving time, but is currently on standard time (CST). Clocks will switch to daylight saving time (CDT) on Mar 14, 2027.
- What is the GMT offset for Jackson?
- Jackson is at GMT-6 (CST). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.