Time Now in Junction City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.03° N, 96.83° W
Elevation: 337 m above sea level
Population rank: #2070 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Kansas
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m 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
Junction 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 Junction City, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Junction City
Daylight Hours in Junction City
Junction City gets 14h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Junction City is at 06:15 and sunset in Junction City is at 20:51.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 54m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Junction City
What is the current local time in Junction City?
The live local time in Junction City is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Junction City currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Junction City in?
Junction City uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Junction City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Junction City is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:17 | 06:14 | 13:33 | 17:28 | 20:52 | 22:22 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:18 | 06:15 | 13:33 | 17:28 | 20:51 | 22:21 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:19 | 06:16 | 13:33 | 17:28 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:20 | 06:16 | 13:33 | 17:28 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:22 | 06:17 | 13:33 | 17:28 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:23 | 06:18 | 13:33 | 17:28 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:24 | 06:19 | 13:33 | 17:28 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Junction City
Sunrise
in Junction City
↑
6:15 AM
Sunset
in Junction City
↓
8:51 PM
Day Length
14h 36m
Dawn
in Junction City
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Junction City
9:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Junction City
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
7.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:02
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:35
Distances & Clock Changes in Junction City
How Far Is Junction City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,951 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Los Angeles | 1,986 km | W (260deg) |
| London | 7,130 km | NE (43deg) |
| Paris | 7,437 km | NE (45deg) |
| Moscow | 8,631 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,697 km | SE (134deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,888 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 12,306 km | NNE (27deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Junction City?
Junction City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Junction City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Junction City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.0deg S, 83.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Junction City
What time is it in Junction City right now?
The current local time in Junction City is 12:06 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Junction City follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Junction City in?
Junction 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 Junction City?
Junction City is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Junction City local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Junction City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Junction City is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Junction City today?
Today in Junction City: sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset is at 20:51, giving 14h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Junction City tonight?
The moon phase over Junction City tonight is Waxing Crescent with 7.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Junction City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Junction City, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.