Current Time in Missouri, United States
Missouri is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
--:--:--
· Missouri
America/Chicago
Convert Missouri time
Time zone of Missouri
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Missouri and other cities
Daylight saving time in Missouri
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Missouri time FAQ
What time is it in Missouri right now?
Missouri is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Missouri, updated every second.
What time zone is Missouri in?
Missouri is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Missouri observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Missouri and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Missouri.
Cities in Missouri
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.