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What time is it in Kansas City?
Kansas City time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Kansas City. Kansas City observes the America/Chicago time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Kansas City? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Kansas City is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Kansas City time — FAQ
What time is it in Kansas City right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kansas City (America/Chicago, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas City uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does Kansas City observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Kansas City changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.