Time in Independence, United States now
8:44:43 PM
Friday, July 10, 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
↑ 5:40 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Day length 15h 5m
Solar noon 1:13 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Independence facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 42.4686, -91.8893
- Population
- 6,028
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 9:44 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
