Current local time in Wichita, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Wichita. Wichita is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Kansas |
| Population | about 379,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.72° N, 97.33° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Wichita 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 | 7:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:07 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | 7:17 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:40 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Wichita at about 12:38 PM in mid-January, and about 1:35 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun, because Wichita sits at 97.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Wichita time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Wichita |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Wichita |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 207 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Tulsa | 217 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Oklahoma City | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Norman | 277 km (172 mi) | same time |
| Kansas City | 282 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Kansas City | 283 km (176 mi) | same time |
| Independence | 296 km (184 mi) | same time |
| Fayetteville | 337 km (209 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 Wichita in?
Wichita is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Wichita have daylight saving time?
Wichita 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 Wichita when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Wichita'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.
Convert a time to or from Wichita · add Wichita to your world clock · search any city
Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).