Current Time in Kansas City, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CSTUTC-6
Kansas City time zone
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
39.10° N, 94.58° W
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
5:15 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to New York | +1 hour | |
| Kansas City to London | +6 hours | |
| Kansas City to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| Kansas City to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kansas City to Tokyo | +15 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kansas City. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kansas City
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas City is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Kansas City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kansas City?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 5:15 PM local time, giving 10 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Kansas City?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Kansas City follows Central Time.