Current Time in Oklahoma City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
35.47° N,
97.52° W
Population: 681,054
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/Chicago
UTC Offset:
−06:00
Timezone:
CST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKST,
CST,
EST,
HST,
MST,
PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKDT,
CDT,
EDT,
HDT,
MDT,
PDT
Time in Oklahoma City — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Oklahoma City's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Oklahoma City right now?
The current local time in Oklahoma City, United States is 21:08 (Saturday, June 13, 2026). Oklahoma City observes the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-5 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Oklahoma City use?
Oklahoma City uses America/Chicago, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Oklahoma City.
Does Oklahoma City observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Oklahoma City currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/Chicago time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Oklahoma City?
Right now Oklahoma City is at UTC-5. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Oklahoma City observes DST.
When does the day change in Oklahoma City?
Midnight in Oklahoma City occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/Chicago zone. Since Oklahoma City is at UTC-5, the date here is behind UTC by 5 hours.