Time in Kansas City now
7:05AMCST
CSTUTC−6−1 h vs New York (you)America/Chicago
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (CDT, UTC−5)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (CST, UTC−6)
Clock rules in Kansas City
Kansas City keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Missouri.
Local mean solar time at 94.58° W is UTC−6:18, so standard time runs 18 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:18 PM (an hour later in summer).
Kansas City has kept the same clocks as Chicago since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Chicago page.
Time difference from Kansas City
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Kansas City | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 1,510 km | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,760 km | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,180 km | 5:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,690 km | 6:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −2 h |
| Ottawa | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,700 km | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,120 km | 9:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| Mexico City | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,230 km | 7:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | −1 h |
| London | World cities | 1:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +6 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +9 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 6:35 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min | +10 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 9:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +14 h | +14 h | +13 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Kansas City overlap yours today.
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Places near Kansas City
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 5 km west | same clock |
| Independence | 14 km east | same clock |
| Overland Park | 15 km south-west | same clock |
| East Independence | 19 km east | same clock |
| Olathe | 32 km south-west | same clock |
| Topeka | 95 km west | same clock |
| Columbia | 195 km east | same clock |
| Springfield | 238 km south-east | same clock |
| Winnipeg CA | 1,216 km north | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Ciudad Juárez MX | 1,352 km south-west | 1 h behind |
| Toronto CA | 1,363 km north-east | 1 h ahead |
Kansas City at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceMissouri
- Population475,378
- Coordinates39.10° N, 94.58° W
- Elevation274 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Chicago
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timeCDT (UTC−5)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Kansas City now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Kansas City is on UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer, 1 hour behind Washington.
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas City keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Missouri. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.