Kansas City is on standard time, UTC−6 (CST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5.
Kansas City and your time
Kansas City at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Missouri |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 39.10° N, 94.58° W |
Time zone in Kansas City
The America/Chicago rules put Kansas City on standard time (UTC−6 (CST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City, because the United States spans 6 offsets.
Clock changes in Kansas City, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
How far ahead or behind Kansas City is
Take 9:00 AM in Kansas City: the clock reads 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Kansas City and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Kansas City
Today
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Day length in Kansas City runs from 9 hours 25 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 55 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:48 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Kansas City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:22 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:53 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:06 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:34 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Kansas City
Kansas City lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Kansas City
Every city below shares Kansas City’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Overland Park | 15 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Olathe | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Topeka | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Columbia | 195 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Springfield | 238 km (148 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lincoln | 260 km (161 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Omaha | 266 km (165 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Chicago time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Chicago just like Kansas City.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Kansas City today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Calgary (Canada)
- Mérida (Mexico)
- Monterrey (Mexico)
- Guatemala City (Guatemala)
- Managua (Nicaragua)
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
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- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
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- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Kansas City
- Convert a time to or from Kansas City: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kansas City to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kansas City and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas City uses the America/Chicago time zone: UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Kansas City?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and London?
Kansas City is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Kansas City and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Kansas City on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Kansas City?
About 14 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.