Time in Independence, Iowa, USA
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
What time is it in Independence? It is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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Independence time zone
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC offset
- UTC-6
- IANA time zone
- America/Chicago
- Week number
- 46
Daylight saving time in Independence
Standard time is in effect in Independence (UTC-6).
On Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:00 AM, clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (UTC-5).
Sunrise and sunset in Independence today
- Sunrise
- 6:53 AM
- Sunset
- 4:48 PM
- Solar noon
- 11:51 AM
- Golden hour
- 6:35–7:35 AM and 4:07–5:07 PM
- Day length
- 9 h 55 min (2 min 17 s shorter than yesterday)
- Twilight
- 6:24–6:53 AM and 4:48–5:19 PM
- Next solar eclipse
- Partial solar eclipse, January 26, 20282% of the Sun covered, maximum at 8:26 AM
Moon in Independence today
Waxing crescent
Illumination: 6%
- Moonrise
- 9:33 AM
- Moonset
- 6:02 PM
- Next full moon
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 8:53 AM
- Next new moon
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:51 PM
- Next lunar eclipse
- Partial lunar eclipse, January 11, 2028Maximum at 10:13 PM
About Independence
Independence is a town in Iowa, United States. Local time in Independence follows CST (UTC-6). It is 1,312 km (815 mi) from Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. As of 2020, the population of Independence is 6,064.
- Coordinates
- 42°28′07″N 91°53′22″W
- Elevation
- 285 m (935 ft)
- Region
- Iowa
- District
- Buchanan County
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 6,064 (2020)
- Distance to Washington, D.C.
- 1,312 km (815 mi)
Where is Independence
Best time to call Independence
Working hours in Independence are usually from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Places near Independence
- Oelwein 23 km (14 mi)
- Vinton 35 km (22 mi)
- Manchester 36 km (22 mi)
- Waterloo 37 km (23 mi)
- Cedar Falls 46 km (29 mi)
- Hiawatha 51 km (32 mi)
- Marion 54 km (34 mi)
- Cedar Rapids 55 km (34 mi)
Time in other cities in the United States
Time difference from Independence
+ means the time there is ahead of Independence, − that it is behind.
- Los Angeles USA −2 hours
- Chicago USA same time
- Mexico City Mexico same time
- New York USA +1 hour
- Toronto Canada +1 hour
- São Paulo Brazil +3 hours
- London UK +6 hours
- Berlin Germany +7 hours
- Paris France +7 hours
- Cairo Egypt +8 hours
- Istanbul Turkey +9 hours
- Moscow Russia +9 hours
- Dubai UAE +10 hours
- Mumbai India +11.5 hours
- Beijing China +14 hours
- Hong Kong +14 hours
- Singapore +14 hours
- Seoul South Korea +15 hours
- Tokyo Japan +15 hours
- Sydney Australia +17 hours
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Independence in?
Independence is in the CST time zone (America/Chicago), UTC-6.
When do the clocks change in Independence?
On Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 2:00 AM, clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (UTC-5).
What is the UTC offset in Independence?
The current UTC offset in Independence is UTC-6.
What is UTC?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the world's time standard. Every time zone is defined by its difference from UTC: UTC+2, for example, is 2 hours ahead of it, and UTC-5 is 5 hours behind. UTC does not change for daylight saving time and in practice matches Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The time in Independence is currently UTC-6.
What time is sunrise in Independence today?
Today the sun rises in Independence at 6:53 AM and sets at 4:48 PM.
How far is Independence from Washington, D.C.?
Independence is 1,312 km (815 mi) from Washington, D.C. in a straight line.