Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
MOUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Missouri in?
Missouri is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT). Both major metropolitan hubs (Kansas City and St. Louis) operate on Central Time.
Current Local Time in Missouri
12:40:06AM
CDTUTC-5• DST Active
Primary ZoneCentral TimeCST / CDT
UTC OffsetUTC-6Daylight: UTC-5
Capital CityJefferson CityState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Missouri
Kansas CityMO
CDTSt. LouisMO
CDTSpringfieldMO
CDTColumbiaMO
CDTIndependenceMO
CDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri Time Zone
Official answers regarding Missouri local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Missouri in?▼
Missouri is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT). Both major metropolitan hubs (Kansas City and St. Louis) operate on Central Time.
Does Missouri observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Missouri observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Jefferson City, Missouri?▼
The capital of Missouri is Jefferson City, located in the Central Time (CST/CDT).