Current Time 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: CDT
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
The time now in Waco, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Waco currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Waco keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Chicago time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Waco sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 143 m. Waco is fairly isolated: even Los Angeles lies some 1987 km off. A major centre in the United States, Waco keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Waco sees 11h 22m between a 07:32 sunrise and a 18:55 sunset.
Waco Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Waco
Waco gets 11h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Waco is at 07:32 and sunset in Waco is at 18:55.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 05m near the December solstice to 14h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Waco and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Waco's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Waco.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:09 | 07:32 | 13:14 | 16:28 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:09 | 07:33 | 13:13 | 16:28 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:10 | 07:33 | 13:13 | 16:27 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:10 | 07:34 | 13:13 | 16:26 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:11 | 07:35 | 13:13 | 16:25 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:12 | 07:35 | 13:13 | 16:24 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:12 | 07:36 | 13:13 | 16:24 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Waco
Sunrise
in Waco
↑
7:32 AM
Sunset
in Waco
↓
6:55 PM
Day Length
11h 22m
Dawn
in Waco
7:07 AM
Dusk
in Waco
7:20 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Waco
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
34.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:03
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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 19:27 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Waco follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Waco in?
Clocks in Waco follow the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Waco?
Is Waco on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Waco as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Waco today?
In Waco today the sun rises at 07:32 and sets at 18:55, giving 11h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Waco tonight?
The moon phase over Waco tonight is Waxing Crescent with 34.7% 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.