Time Independence - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Independence?
The current time in Independence is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Independence is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Independence is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Independence is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Independence.
Time zone and clock changes in Independence
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Independence
Today, September 25, 2026, the sun rises in Independence at 07:08 and sets at 19:10 (local time), giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:09.
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See the location and GPS coordinates of Independence, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Independence and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Independence
What time is it in Independence right now?
The current time in Independence is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Independence and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Independence.
Does Independence observe daylight saving time?
Independence is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Independence is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Independence?
Today, September 25, 2026, the sun rises in Independence at 07:08 and sets at 19:10 (local time), giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:09.
