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Missouri, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Branson, Missouri, United States — updated live every second. Branson observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Branson now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Branson time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Branson
What Time Is It in Branson Right Now?
The current local time in Branson, Missouri, United States is 04:03:08 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Branson observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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04:03:08 PM
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Branson Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Branson timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Missouri
Branson is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Branson Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Missouri
Daylight Saving Time: Branson is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Branson is located in United States (Missouri) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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