Current time in Kansas City
United States
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Time zone
America/Chicago
UTC offset
GMT-5
Abbreviation
GMT-5
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
39.10, -94.58
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Kansas City
Kansas City uses America/Chicago. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Kansas City
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | −1h |
| London · United Kingdom | −6h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +2h |
| Paris · France | −7h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −9h |
| Mumbai · India | −10h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −14h |
| Sydney · Australia | −15h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Kansas City
The longest day brings about 14h 55m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 25m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- St. Louis · 383 km
- Minneapolis · 663 km
- Chicago · 664 km
- Milwaukee · 710 km
- Indianapolis · 727 km
- Dallas · 731 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Kansas City in?
- Kansas City is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC−5.
- Does Kansas City observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Kansas City move between UTC−6 and UTC−5.
- What is the time difference between Kansas City and New York?
- Kansas City is 1h behind New York.