Time in Independence, United States now
2:13:52 PM
Saturday, September 5, 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
↑ 6:50 AM ↓ 7:42 PM
Day length 12h 52m
Solar noon 1:16 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Missouri (8)
Independence facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 39.0911, -94.4155
- Population
- 117,255
Frequently asked
What time is it in Independence right now?
The current local time in Independence is shown above and updates live every second. Independence is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Independence in?
Independence uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Independence on daylight saving time?
Yes. Independence is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Independence and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Independence (New York is currently 3:13 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
