Current Time in Independence, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.09° N, 94.42° W
Elevation: 315 m above sea level
Population rank: #271 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Missouri
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CDT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
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
The time now in Independence, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Independence currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Independence sits in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−06:00. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, Independence sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Independence stands at an elevated 315 m above the sea. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 1747 km away. Independence is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Independence gets 11h 06m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:29 and sunset at 18:35.
Independence Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Independence
Independence gets 11h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Independence is at 07:29 and sunset in Independence is at 18:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 05:57 | 07:29 | 13:03 | 16:08 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:58 | 07:30 | 13:02 | 16:07 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:59 | 07:31 | 13:02 | 16:06 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:00 | 07:32 | 13:02 | 16:05 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:01 | 07:33 | 13:02 | 16:04 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:02 | 07:34 | 13:02 | 16:03 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 06:03 | 07:35 | 13:02 | 16:02 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Independence
Sunrise
in Independence
↑
7:29 AM
Sunset
in Independence
↓
6:35 PM
Day Length
11h 06m
Dawn
in Independence
7:02 AM
Dusk
in Independence
7:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Independence
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
36.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:14
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:25
Distances & Clock Changes in Independence
How Far Is Independence From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,747 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,193 km | W (263deg) |
| London | 6,981 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,284 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 8,537 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,554 km | SE (136deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,022 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 12,203 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Independence?
Independence next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Independence's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Independence and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.1deg S, 85.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Independence
What time is it in Independence right now?
The current local time in Independence is 00:44 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Independence follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Independence in?
Independence uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Independence?
Independence is UTC-05:00 right now. To convert UTC to Independence local time, shift the clock 05:00 hours backward.
Is Independence on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Independence is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Independence today?
Independence sees sunrise at 07:29 and sunset at 18:35 today, giving 11h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Independence tonight?
The moon phase over Independence tonight is First Quarter with 36.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Independence?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Independence, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.