Current Time in St. Louis, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
St. Louis time zone
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
38.63° N, 90.20° W
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:02 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis to New York | +1 hour | |
| St. Louis to London | +6 hours | |
| St. Louis to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| St. Louis to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| St. Louis to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of St. Louis. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in St. Louis
What time zone is St. Louis in?
St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in St. Louis?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 7:02 PM local time, giving 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as St. Louis?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. St. Louis follows Central Time.