What Time Zone Is Kansas?

Kansas is in the Central Time zone (mostly).

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Kansas time zone

Kansas is in the Central Time zone (mostly), which is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time. Daylight saving time is observed.

Note: Four counties on the Colorado border use Mountain Time.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kansas in?

Kansas is in the Central Time zone (mostly). Four counties on the Colorado border use Mountain Time.

Does Kansas observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall.

What is the UTC offset of Kansas?

Kansas is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time.