Current local time in Kansas CityMissouri, United States
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America/ChicagoUTC−6 / UTC−5
Kansas City keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
Daylight saving time in Kansas City
Kansas City changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5
Cities on the same time as Kansas City
These places show the same clock as Kansas City every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Nashville, Oklahoma City
- In other countries
Reynosa (Mexico)
Kansas City time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 39.10°, -94.58°
- Population
- 475,378
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Kansas City today
Computed from Kansas City's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Kansas City time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Kansas City is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 9h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 16h behind |
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Kansas City time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Kansas City right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Kansas City, updated every second from your device's clock. Kansas City keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- What time zone is Kansas City in?
- Kansas City is in the IANA time zone America/Chicago: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- Does Kansas City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5.
- Which cities share Kansas City's time?
- Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin keep the same clock as Kansas City all year.
Planning something with Kansas City?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Kansas City and your team.
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