Time in Missouri now
Missouri uses Central Time. Every clock on this page is live, and the list below shows the local time in the 100 largest of its 133 places.
- Capital
- Jefferson City
- Time zone
- Central Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Kansas City
- Places listed
- 133
Time zones in Missouri.
How the places listed in Missouri split between time zones, measured by the number of people who live in them.
Current time in cities across Missouri.
The 100 largest places in Missouri by population out of 133, with their local time. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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When the clocks change in Missouri.
Missouri follows the national rules: clocks go forward one hour on the second Sunday of March and back one hour on the first Sunday of November, at 2:00 local time.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Every place in Missouri changes its clocks on these dates.
Time in other states in the Midwest.
States in the same Census Bureau region as Missouri, with their time zones and local time. See every state on the United States page.
- Illinois Central Time --:--
- Indiana Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Iowa Central Time --:--
- Kansas Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Michigan Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Minnesota Central Time --:--
- Nebraska Central and Mountain Time --:--
- North Dakota Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Ohio Eastern Time --:--
- South Dakota Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Wisconsin Central Time --:--
Quick answers about time in Missouri.
Short, clear answers about the time zone, daylight saving time and cities of Missouri.
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What time zone is Missouri in?
All of Missouri uses Central Time, UTC-6, and UTC-5 during daylight saving time.
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What time is it in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri. It uses Central Time, UTC-6, and UTC-5 during daylight saving time. Its live local time is shown in the city list on this page.
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Does Missouri observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Missouri moves its clocks forward one hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back one hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both at 2:00 local time.
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When do the clocks change in Missouri in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Missouri go forward from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back from 2:00 to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November 2026. In 2027 they change on Sunday, 14 March 2027 and Sunday, 7 November 2027.
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What is the time difference between Missouri and New York?
Missouri is 1 hour behind New York all year.
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What is the time difference between Missouri and London?
Missouri is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. The gap is one hour smaller for a few weeks in March and in late October, because the United States and the United Kingdom change their clocks on different dates.
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What is the largest city in Missouri?
Kansas City is the largest place listed for Missouri, with about 475,378 people. It uses Central Time.
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How many time zones does Missouri have?
Missouri has one time zone, Central Time, so every place in the state shows the same time.
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Which other states use Central Time?
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin also use Central Time, for all or most of their area.
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How do I find the time in a city in Missouri?
Search the city list on this page or scroll through the 100 largest places. Each place shows its live local time and time zone, and the clock at the top of the page shows how far the state is from you.