Current local time in Oklahoma CityOklahoma, United States
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America/ChicagoUTC−6 / UTC−5
Oklahoma City keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
Daylight saving time in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5
Cities on the same time as Oklahoma City
These places show the same clock as Oklahoma City every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Nashville, New South Memphis
- In other countries
Reynosa (Mexico)
Oklahoma City time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Oklahoma
- Coordinates
- 35.47°, -97.52°
- Population
- 681,054
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Oklahoma City today
Computed from Oklahoma City's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Oklahoma City time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Oklahoma City is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 9h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 16h behind |
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Oklahoma City time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Oklahoma City right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Oklahoma City, updated every second from your device's clock. Oklahoma City keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- What time zone is Oklahoma City in?
- Oklahoma City is in the IANA time zone America/Chicago: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- Does Oklahoma City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5.
- Which cities share Oklahoma City's time?
- Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin keep the same clock as Oklahoma City all year.
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- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Oklahoma City and your team.
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