Current Time in Joplin, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 37.08° N, 94.51° W
Elevation: 306 m above sea level
Population rank: #922 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: 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
Joplin 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 Joplin, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Joplin
Joplin gets 14h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Joplin is at 05:58 and sunset in Joplin is at 20:40.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 36m near the December solstice to 14h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Joplin and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Joplin
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:01 | 05:57 | 13:19 | 17:11 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:01 | 05:58 | 13:19 | 17:11 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:01 | 05:58 | 13:19 | 17:11 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:01 | 05:58 | 13:19 | 17:12 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:01 | 05:58 | 13:20 | 17:12 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:02 | 05:58 | 13:20 | 17:12 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:02 | 05:59 | 13:20 | 17:12 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Joplin
Sunrise
in Joplin
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Joplin
↓
8:40 PM
Day Length
14h 42m
Dawn
in Joplin
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Joplin
9:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Joplin
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:57
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How Far Is Joplin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,815 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,167 km | W (268deg) |
| London | 7,148 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,446 km | NE (45deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,400 km | SE (135deg) |
| Moscow | 8,742 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,185 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 12,402 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Joplin?
Joplin next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Joplin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Joplin and you would surface in the open ocean, near 37.1deg S, 85.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joplin
What time is it in Joplin right now?
The current local time in Joplin is 20:12 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Joplin follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Joplin in?
Joplin 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 Joplin?
Is Joplin on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Joplin is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Joplin today?
Today in Joplin: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 20:40, giving 14h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Joplin tonight?
The moon phase over Joplin tonight is Waxing Crescent with 21.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Joplin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Joplin, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.