Time Now in Topeka, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.05° N, 95.68° W
Elevation: 288 m above sea level
Population rank: #247 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
Topeka 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 Topeka, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Topeka
Daylight Hours in Topeka
Topeka gets 14h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Topeka is at 06:05 and sunset in Topeka is at 20:50.
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 Topeka
What is the current local time in Topeka?
The live local time in Topeka is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Topeka currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Topeka in?
Topeka uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Topeka observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Topeka is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Topeka's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Topeka.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 9 Jul ● | 04:04 | 06:05 | 13:27 | 17:23 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:05 | 06:05 | 13:28 | 17:23 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:06 | 06:06 | 13:28 | 17:23 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:07 | 06:07 | 13:28 | 17:24 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:08 | 06:07 | 13:28 | 17:24 | 20:49 | 22:19 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:10 | 06:08 | 13:28 | 17:24 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:11 | 06:09 | 13:28 | 17:24 | 20:48 | 22:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Topeka
Sunrise
in Topeka
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Topeka
↓
8:50 PM
Day Length
14h 44m
Dawn
in Topeka
5:33 AM
Dusk
in Topeka
9:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Topeka
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
26.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:59
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:19
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Distances & Clock Changes in Topeka
How Far Is Topeka From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,854 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,085 km | W (262deg) |
| London | 7,060 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,365 km | NE (45deg) |
| Moscow | 8,587 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,628 km | SE (135deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,953 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 12,258 km | NNE (28deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Topeka?
Topeka next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Topeka's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Topeka and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.0deg S, 84.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Topeka
What time is it in Topeka right now?
The current local time in Topeka is 19:51 on Thursday, July 09, 2026. Topeka follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Topeka in?
Topeka 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 Topeka?
Is Topeka on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Topeka is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Topeka today?
Today in Topeka: sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 20:50, giving 14h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Topeka tonight?
The moon phase over Topeka tonight is Waning Crescent with 26.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Topeka?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Topeka, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.