Oklahoma City uses Central Time (CT) — UTC−6 in winter (CST) and UTC−5 in summer (CDT). Known as "The Big Friendly" and capital of Oklahoma, it is a major center for energy, aviation, and Western heritage, home to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Everything you need to know about Oklahoma City's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
From the first Sunday of November to the second Sunday of March, Oklahoma City observes CST (UTC−6). This is the standard winter time used across most of the Midwest and South.
From the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, Oklahoma City advances to CDT (UTC−5) — clocks move forward 1 hour, giving longer summer evenings.
The official IANA time zone name for Oklahoma City is America/Chicago. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems, and all modern calendar applications.
Spring forward: 9 March 2025 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 2 November 2025 at 02:00 → 01:00
Spring forward: 8 March 2026 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 1 November 2026 at 02:00 → 01:00
Oklahoma City is a major center for energy (Chesapeake, Devon Energy), aviation (Tinker Air Force Base, Boeing, Northrop Grumman), and logistics.
The city is home to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, honoring the victims and survivors of the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing.
Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of Oklahoma, with a population of over 700,000 (metro area over 1.5 million). Nicknamed "The Big Friendly" for its welcoming atmosphere, OKC has transformed from a dusty cattle town into a dynamic modern metropolis while retaining its Western roots.
The city is perhaps best known for the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, which stands at the site of the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing. The memorial's reflecting pool, Field of Empty Chairs, and Survivor Tree serve as a powerful tribute to the 168 lives lost and a symbol of resilience and hope.
Oklahoma City is a major hub for energy, aviation, and logistics. The city is home to the headquarters of Chesapeake Energy and Devon Energy, while Tinker Air Force Base is one of the largest military maintenance and logistics centers in the world. Major aerospace companies including Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin have significant operations here.
The Bricktown Entertainment District is the city's vibrant heart, featuring the Bricktown Canal, brick-lined streets, restaurants, bars, the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (home of the OKC Dodgers), and the Bricktown Comedy Club. The Myriad Botanical Gardens, Scissortail Park, and the Oklahoma City Zoo offer family-friendly attractions. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum celebrates the art and history of the American West.
Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) offers non-stop flights to major hubs including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, connecting Oklahoma City to the rest of the nation.
700,000+ (city) / 1.5M (metro). Capital and largest city of Oklahoma.
Powerful tribute to the 1995 bombing victims, featuring the Field of Empty Chairs and Survivor Tree.
HQ of Devon Energy and Chesapeake; Tinker AFB; major Boeing and Northrop Grumman operations.
Bricktown Canal, baseball, comedy clubs, Myriad Gardens, Scissortail Park, and a thriving craft beer scene.
Humid subtropical. Hot summers (avg. 34°C / 93°F in July), cold winters (avg. 0°C / 32°F in January). Part of Tornado Alley.
+1 (US country code). Area codes: 405, 572. Currency: US Dollar (USD, $).
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Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. The US, EU, and other regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Oklahoma City and a European city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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