Current Time in Missouri, United States

05:51:45
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Population: 475,378
Coordinates: 39.0997° N, 94.5786° W
Country Code: US
IANA Timezone
America/Chicago
UTC Offset
DST
Yes
Local Time
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
19:58
Day Length
13h 16m

Nearest Airport to Missouri

Kansas City International Airport (MCI / KMCI) is a major international airport located about 25 km (16 mi) from Kansas City, the main city in Missouri.

Current local time at the airport is 05:51:45.

Daylight saving time changes in Missouri, United States

Missouri uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.

Next change: November 1, 2026

Clock moves back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.

America/Chicago
UTC-5 / CDT

Best Time to Call Missouri

Business hours in Missouri (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • Sao Paulo: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Frankfurt: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Johannesburg: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Singapore: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
  • Hong Kong: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
  • Istanbul: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Auckland: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 Missouri

Compare time in Missouri with major cities worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Missouri in?

Missouri 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 Missouri at UTC-5.

What time is it in Missouri right now?

The current local time in Missouri is 05:51:45 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Missouri observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Missouri 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 Missouri?

Missouri is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Missouri?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the nearest airport to Missouri, located about 25 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:51:45.

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