Time in Waco, United States now
8:51:24 AM
Sunday, July 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
↑ 6:29 AM ↓ 8:37 PM
Day length 14h 8m
Solar noon 1:33 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Texas (8)
Waco facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 31.5493, -97.1467
- Population
- 132,356
Frequently asked
What time is it in Waco right now?
The current local time in Waco is shown above and updates live every second. Waco is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Waco in?
Waco uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Waco on daylight saving time?
Yes. Waco is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Waco and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Waco (New York is currently 9:51 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
