Current local time in Independence, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Independence. Independence is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Missouri |
| Population | about 131,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.09° N, 94.42° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Independence uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:51 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 7:05 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:33 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Independence at about 12:26 PM in mid-January, and about 1:23 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun, because Independence sits at 94.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Independence time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Independence |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 16 km (10 mi) | same time |
| Kansas City | 19 km (12 mi) | same time |
| Topeka | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Columbia | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Springfield | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Lincoln | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Omaha | 275 km (171 mi) | same time |
| Des Moines | 285 km (177 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Independence in?
Independence is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Independence have daylight saving time?
Independence uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Independence when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Independence's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 18 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).