Time Now in Kansas City, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.1° N, 94.58° W
Elevation: 274 m above sea level
Population rank: #42 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
Kansas 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 Kansas City, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kansas City
Daylight Hours in Kansas City
Kansas City gets 14h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kansas City is at 05:57 and sunset in Kansas City is at 20:47.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 25m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kansas City and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Kansas City
What is the current local time in Kansas City?
The live local time in Kansas City is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kansas City currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas City uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Kansas City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kansas City is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Kansas City's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kansas City.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 03:55 | 05:57 | 13:22 | 17:19 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 03:56 | 05:58 | 13:22 | 17:19 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 03:57 | 05:58 | 13:23 | 17:19 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 03:57 | 05:59 | 13:23 | 17:19 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:58 | 05:59 | 13:23 | 17:19 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:59 | 06:00 | 13:23 | 17:19 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:00 | 06:01 | 13:23 | 17:19 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kansas City
Sunrise
in Kansas City
↑
5:57 AM
Sunset
in Kansas City
↓
8:47 PM
Day Length
14h 49m
Dawn
in Kansas City
5:25 AM
Dusk
in Kansas City
9:19 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kansas City
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
80.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:38
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 11:23
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kansas City
How Far Is Kansas City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,760 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,179 km | W (262deg) |
| London | 6,990 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,293 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 8,542 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,565 km | SE (136deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,012 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 12,208 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Kansas City?
Kansas City next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Kansas City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kansas City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.1deg S, 85.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City
What time is it in Kansas City right now?
The current local time in Kansas City is 10:56 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Kansas City follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas 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 Kansas City?
Kansas City is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Kansas City local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Kansas City on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Kansas City is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kansas City today?
Today in Kansas City: sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 20:47, giving 14h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kansas City tonight?
The moon phase over Kansas City tonight is Waning Gibbous with 80.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kansas City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kansas City, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.