Geographic position of Kansas City
Kansas City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.0997° N, 94.5786° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,353 km (2,705 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,666 km (3,521 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,371 km (8,930 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,171 km (5,077 mi) west
Kansas City lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Kansas City
With a population of 475,378, Kansas City ranks as the 46th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Kansas City
Kansas City International Airport (MCI / KMCI) is a major international airport located about 25 km (16 mi) from Kansas City.
Current local time at the airport is 11:35:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Kansas City
Kansas City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Kansas City
Business hours in Kansas City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Kansas City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas City follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Kansas City at UTC-5.
What time is it in Kansas City right now?
The current local time in Kansas City is 11:35:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Kansas City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kansas City is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Kansas City?
Kansas City is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Kansas City?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the nearest airport to Kansas City, located about 25 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:35:01.
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