Time Now in Jefferson City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 38.58° N, 92.17° W
Elevation: 192 m above sea level
Population rank: #1118 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 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
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
Jefferson City is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Jefferson City, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Jefferson City
Daylight Hours in Jefferson City
Jefferson City gets 14h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Jefferson City is at 05:58 and sunset in Jefferson City is at 20:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 28m near the December solstice to 14h 51m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Jefferson City
What is the current local time in Jefferson City?
The live local time in Jefferson City is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Jefferson City currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Jefferson City in?
Jefferson City uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Jefferson City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Jefferson City is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Jefferson City.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:02 | 05:58 | 13:14 | 17:09 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:03 | 05:58 | 13:14 | 17:08 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:04 | 05:59 | 13:15 | 17:08 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:06 | 06:00 | 13:15 | 17:08 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:07 | 06:01 | 13:15 | 17:08 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:08 | 06:01 | 13:15 | 17:08 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:09 | 06:02 | 13:15 | 17:08 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Jefferson City
Sunrise
in Jefferson City
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Jefferson City
↓
8:30 PM
Day Length
14h 32m
Dawn
in Jefferson City
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Jefferson City
9:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Jefferson City
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:42
Distances & Clock Changes in Jefferson City
How Far Is Jefferson City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,570 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,381 km | W (266deg) |
| London | 6,885 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,182 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,379 km | SE (137deg) |
| Moscow | 8,503 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,191 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 12,154 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Jefferson City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jefferson City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.6deg S, 87.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson City
What time is it in Jefferson City right now?
The current local time in Jefferson City is 06:11 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Jefferson City follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Jefferson City in?
Jefferson City uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). 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 Jefferson City?
Jefferson City is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Jefferson City local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Jefferson City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Jefferson City is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jefferson City today?
Today in Jefferson City: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 20:30, giving 14h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jefferson City tonight?
The moon phase over Jefferson City tonight is Waxing Crescent with 12.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Jefferson City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jefferson City, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.