Independence — Local Time

19:00:52
Thursday, June 4, 2026
CDT (Central Daylight Time) UTC-5
Sunrise
06:23
Sunset
20:24
Day Length
14h 0m
Solar Noon
13:23
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:56 · Civil Dusk: 20:51
06:23 20:24 🌙
Golden hour · Morning
06:23 AM – 06:58 AM
Golden hour · Evening
07:49 PM – 08:24 PM
+1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDT Mar 8, 2026 Clocks spring forward 1 hour
CDT → CST Nov 1, 2026 Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 150d)

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 79%
Moonrise: 23:34 · Moonset: 11:58
Last Quarter · 3d

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Independence, United States
30° 19' N, 96° 21' W

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Independence?

The current local time in Independence, United States is displayed above in real-time. Independence uses the CDT timezone (UTC-5).

Does Independence observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Independence observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Independence?

Today in Independence, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset is at 20:24. The total day length is 14h 0m.

What is the UTC offset for Independence?

Independence is in the CDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.