Time in Hays, United States now
2:01:06 PM
Sunday, August 30, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:04 AM ↓ 8:10 PM
Day length 13h 6m
Solar noon 1:37 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Kansas (8)
Hays facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.8792, -99.3268
- Population
- 21,092
Frequently asked
What time is it in Hays right now?
The current local time in Hays is shown above and updates live every second. Hays is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Hays in?
Hays uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Hays on daylight saving time?
Yes. Hays is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Hays and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Hays (New York is currently 3:01 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
