Time Waco - 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 Waco?
The current time in Waco is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Waco is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Waco is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Waco 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 Waco.
Time zone and clock changes in Waco
| 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 Waco
Today, September 25, 2026, the sun rises in Waco at 07:18 and sets at 19:21 (local time), giving 12 h 03 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:20.
More about Waco
See the location and GPS coordinates of Waco, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Waco and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Waco
What time is it in Waco right now?
The current time in Waco 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 Waco 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 Waco.
Does Waco observe daylight saving time?
Waco is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Waco is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Waco?
Today, September 25, 2026, the sun rises in Waco at 07:18 and sets at 19:21 (local time), giving 12 h 03 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:20.
