What time zone is Diamondhead in?

Diamondhead uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.

When is the next clock change in Diamondhead?

Clocks in Diamondhead move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)

Does Diamondhead observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Diamondhead observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Diamondhead?

Diamondhead is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Diamondhead, Hancock County, Mississippi, USA

3:00:23 PM

15:00:23

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Diamondhead is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Diamondhead

Sunrise7:08 AMSolar noon12:41 PMSunset6:14 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Mississippi
County: Hancock County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 8,132
Elevation: 20 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 30° 23' N / 89° 21' W

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Clock changes in Diamondhead

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Solar noon: 12:41 PM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 06 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:43 AM – 6:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:15 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:47 AM – 7:34 PM

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:08 AM (east, 104.5°)
Sunset: 6:14 PM (west, 255.3°)
Day length: 11 hr 06 min1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:41 PM (46.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:43 AM – 6:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:15 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:47 AM – 7:34 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:13 PM (northeast, 60.8°)
Moonset: 8:49 AM (northwest, 297.3°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 27	7:08 AM	6:14 PM	11 hr 06 min	1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:08 AM	6:13 PM	11 hr 04 min	1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:09 AM	6:12 PM	11 hr 03 min	1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:10 AM	6:11 PM	11 hr 01 min	1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:11 AM	6:10 PM	10 hr 59 min	1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:11 AM	5:09 PM	10 hr 58 min	1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:12 AM	5:08 PM	10 hr 56 min	1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Mississippi

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Diamondhead in?: Diamondhead uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Diamondhead?: Clocks in Diamondhead move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Diamondhead observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Diamondhead observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Diamondhead?: Diamondhead is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer