Current Time in Kansas
Kansas is almost entirely Central Time; only four sparsely-populated counties along the Colorado border — Greeley, Hamilton, Sherman, and Wallace — are on Mountain Time.
Capital
Topeka
Time zone(s)
Central Time / Mountain Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
2,900,000
A split time zone state
Kansas is almost entirely Central Time; only four sparsely-populated counties along the Colorado border — Greeley, Hamilton, Sherman, and Wallace — are on Mountain Time.
Cities in Kansas
Kansas vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kansas in?
Kansas is split between two time zones. Kansas is almost entirely Central Time; only four sparsely-populated counties along the Colorado border — Greeley, Hamilton, Sherman, and Wallace — are on Mountain Time.
Does Kansas observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Kansas observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Kansas's capital and what time zone is it in?
Topeka is Kansas's capital.