Live local time
What time is it in Jackson?
Jackson time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Jackson. Jackson observes the America/Chicago time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Jackson? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Jackson is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Jackson time — FAQ
What time is it in Jackson right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Jackson (America/Chicago, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Jackson in?
Jackson uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does Jackson observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Jackson changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.