Time Now in Richardson, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.95° N, 96.73° W
Elevation: 192 m above sea level
Population rank: #299 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Texas
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
Richardson 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 Richardson, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Richardson
Daylight Hours in Richardson
Richardson gets 14h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Richardson is at 06:30 and sunset in Richardson is at 20:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 58m near the December solstice to 14h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Richardson and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Richardson
What is the current local time in Richardson?
The live local time in Richardson is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Richardson currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Richardson in?
Richardson uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Richardson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Richardson is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Richardson's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Richardson.
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Prayer Times in Richardson
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:48 | 06:30 | 13:33 | 17:15 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:49 | 06:31 | 13:33 | 17:15 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:50 | 06:31 | 13:33 | 17:15 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:51 | 06:32 | 13:33 | 17:16 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:52 | 06:33 | 13:33 | 17:16 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:53 | 06:33 | 13:33 | 17:16 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:54 | 06:34 | 13:33 | 17:16 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Richardson
Sunrise
in Richardson
↑
6:30 AM
Sunset
in Richardson
↓
8:35 PM
Day Length
14h 04m
Dawn
in Richardson
6:02 AM
Dusk
in Richardson
9:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Richardson
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:07
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:58
Distances & Clock Changes in Richardson
How Far Is Richardson From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,995 km | W (279deg) |
| New York | 2,191 km | ENE (60deg) |
| London | 7,623 km | NE (42deg) |
| Paris | 7,916 km | NE (43deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,225 km | SE (133deg) |
| Moscow | 9,244 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,391 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 12,901 km | NNE (28deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Richardson?
Richardson next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Richardson's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Richardson and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.0deg S, 83.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Richardson
What time is it in Richardson right now?
The current local time in Richardson is 03:22 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Richardson follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Richardson in?
Richardson 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 Richardson?
Richardson is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Richardson local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Richardson on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Richardson is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Richardson today?
Today in Richardson: sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset is at 20:35, giving 14h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Richardson tonight?
The moon phase over Richardson tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Richardson?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Richardson, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.