Current Time in Wichita, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Wichita 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
37.69° N, 97.34° W
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Sunset
7:30 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita to New York | +1 hour | |
| Wichita to London | +6 hours | |
| Wichita to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Wichita to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Wichita to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Wichita. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Wichita
What time zone is Wichita in?
Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Wichita. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wichita?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 7:30 PM local time, giving 12 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Wichita?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Wichita follows Central Time.