Current Time in Wichita, KS
Wichita is a city in Kansas, home to about 397,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:08 AM / 7:42 PM
Population
397,000
Wichita vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wichita in?
Wichita is in the Central Time zone.
Does Wichita observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Wichita observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Wichita today?
Today, sunrise in Wichita is around 7:08 AM and sunset is around 7:42 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Wichita?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.