Current Local Time in Kansas City
Kansas City, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kansas City follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Kansas City
☀️Climate
Humid continental with hot summers (25-33°C) and cold winters (-4 to 5°C). Tornadoes possible in spring.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Kansas City Time Zone
Kansas City is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Kansas City serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kansas City is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kansas City, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. BBQ joints open lunch through dinner - some close when meat runs out. Jazz clubs busy late evenings. local time. Kansas City observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Kansas City has a population of approximately 510K (2.2M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Kansas City from abroad, use the country code +1 816. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kansas City time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Kansas City ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kansas City Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 39.10°, -94.58°
- • Calling Code: +1 816