Current local time in Springfield, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Springfield. Springfield is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Missouri |
| Population | about 181,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.18° N, 93.32° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Springfield 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 | 7:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:53 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 7:01 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:23 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 36 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Springfield at about 12:22 PM in mid-January, and about 1:19 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 13 minutes ahead of the sun, because Springfield sits at 93.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Springfield time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Columbia | 215 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Independence | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Kansas City | 242 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Kansas City | 244 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Tulsa | 261 km (162 mi) | same time |
| Little Rock | 286 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Topeka | 292 km (182 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 Springfield in?
Springfield is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Springfield have daylight saving time?
Springfield 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 Springfield when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Springfield's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 13 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).