Current local time in Waco, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Waco. Waco is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas |
| Population | about 143,000 |
| Coordinates | 31.55° N, 97.15° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Waco 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 | 7:32 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:24 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 7:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Waco at about 12:37 PM in mid-January, and about 1:34 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun, because Waco sits at 97.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Waco time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Waco |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Waco |
|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 73 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Bryan | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Arlington | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| College Station | 128 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Ft. Worth | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Dallas | 144 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Austin | 154 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Denton | 185 km (115 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 Waco in?
Waco is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Waco have daylight saving time?
Waco 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 Waco when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Waco's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 29 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).