Time Now in Waco, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 31.55° N, 97.15° W
Elevation: 143 m above sea level
Population rank: #232 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 30m 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
Waco 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 Waco, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Waco
Daylight Hours in Waco
Waco gets 13h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Waco is at 06:36 and sunset in Waco is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 05m near the December solstice to 14h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Waco and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Waco right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Waco
What is the current local time in Waco?
The live local time in Waco is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Waco currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Waco in?
Waco uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Waco observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waco is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Waco's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Waco.
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Prayer Times in Waco
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:57 | 06:35 | 13:34 | 17:14 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:58 | 06:36 | 13:34 | 17:14 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:59 | 06:37 | 13:34 | 17:14 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:59 | 06:37 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:00 | 06:38 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:01 | 06:39 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:02 | 06:39 | 13:35 | 17:14 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Waco
Sunrise
in Waco
↑
6:36 AM
Sunset
in Waco
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
13h 56m
Dawn
in Waco
6:08 AM
Dusk
in Waco
9:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Waco
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Waco
How Far Is Waco From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,987 km | WNW (284deg) |
| New York | 2,305 km | ENE (57deg) |
| London | 7,766 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 8,057 km | NE (43deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,149 km | SE (132deg) |
| Moscow | 9,402 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,479 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 13,057 km | NNE (28deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Waco?
Waco next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Waco's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Waco and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.6deg S, 82.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Waco
What time is it in Waco right now?
The current local time in Waco is 00:42 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Waco follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Waco in?
Waco 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 Waco?
Is Waco on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Waco is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Waco today?
Today in Waco: sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 13h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Waco tonight?
The moon phase over Waco tonight is Waxing Crescent with 18.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Waco?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Waco, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.