Time in Independence, 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
- 6:56 AM
- Sunset
- 5:06 PM
- Solar noon
- 12:01 PM
- Golden hour
- 6:39–7:35 AM and 4:27–5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10 h 10 min (2 min 1 s shorter than yesterday)
- Twilight
- 6:28–6:56 AM and 5:06–5:35 PM
- Next solar eclipse
- Partial solar eclipse, January 26, 20284% of the Sun covered, maximum at 8:15 AM
Moon in Independence today
Waxing crescent
Illumination: 5%
- Moonrise
- 9:29 AM
- Moonset
- 6:27 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 located in Missouri, United States. Clocks in Independence are set to CST (UTC-6). Washington, D.C., the capital, is 1,500 km (932 mi) away. As of 2020, the population of Independence is 123,011.
- Coordinates
- 39°05′28″N 94°24′56″W
- Elevation
- 315 m (1,033 ft)
- Region
- Missouri
- District
- Jackson County
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 123,011 (2020)
- Distance to Washington, D.C.
- 1,500 km (932 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
- Raytown 10 km (6 mi)
- Kansas City 14 km (9 mi)
- Blue Springs 14 km (9 mi)
- Liberty 17 km (11 mi)
- Gladstone 17 km (11 mi)
- Kansas City 18 km (11 mi)
- Roeland Park 20 km (12 mi)
- Lee's Summit 20 km (13 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 6:56 AM and sets at 5:06 PM.
How far is Independence from Washington, D.C.?
Independence is 1,500 km (932 mi) from Washington, D.C. in a straight line.