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Mississippi
United States
11:54:56 AM
20 Oct 2024
Mississippi Info
Abbreviation:
MS
State capital:
Jackson
Population:
2,900,000
Largest city:
Jackson (150,000)
State bird:
Northern Mockingbird
State flower:
Magnolia
State tree:
Southern Magnolia
Local facts for Mississippi
What time zone does Mississippi use?
Mississippi uses Central Time (CT), which is Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) during the winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during the summer.
Does Mississippi observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Mississippi observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks are set forward 1 hour in March to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) and set back 1 hour in November to Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6).
How does Mississippi's time zone compare to other U.S. states?
Mississippi is in the Central Time Zone, which is 1 hour behind Eastern Time (ET) and 1 hour ahead of Mountain Time (MT). It shares its time zone with several other Southern and Midwestern states.
What is the time difference between Mississippi and New York?
Mississippi is 1 hour behind New York. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in Mississippi (Central Time), it is 1:00 PM in New York (Eastern Time).