Days in Leawood are currently getting shorter, about 17 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Leawood
Leawood is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.9667° N, 94.6169° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,338 km (2,696 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,681 km (3,530 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,357 km (8,921 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,189 km (5,088 mi) west
Leawood lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Leawood
The point on Earth exactly opposite Leawood is near Perth - when it's noon in Leawood, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Leawood
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Leawood
Leawood is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Leawood is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Leawood
In Leawood, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 54m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 25m, a difference of roughly 5h 29m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Leawood's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Leawood at 38.97° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Leawood
With a population of 34,579, Leawood ranks as the 1471st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Leawood
Kansas City International Airport (MCI / KMCI) is a major international airport located about 38 km (24 mi) from Leawood.
Current local time at the airport is 09:21:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Leawood
Leawood 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 Leawood
Business hours in Leawood (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 Leawood
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Leawood in?
Leawood 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 Leawood at UTC-5.
What time is it in Leawood right now?
The current local time in Leawood is 09:21:27 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Leawood observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Leawood 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 Leawood?
Leawood is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Leawood?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the nearest airport to Leawood, located about 38 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:21:27.
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