Current local time in Topeka, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Topeka. Topeka is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Kansas |
| Population | about 127,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.05° N, 95.67° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Topeka 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 | 7:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:57 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:38 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Topeka at about 12:31 PM in mid-January, and about 1:28 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun, because Topeka sits at 95.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Topeka time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Topeka |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Topeka |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Kansas City | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Independence | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Wichita | 207 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Lincoln | 215 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Omaha | 245 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Columbia | 288 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Springfield | 292 km (182 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
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- Philadelphia
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- Miami
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- Atlanta
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Questions people ask
What time zone is Topeka in?
Topeka is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Topeka have daylight saving time?
Topeka 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 Topeka when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Topeka's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 23 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).