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Missouri, United States
Friday, May 22, 2026
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See the exact local time in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Jefferson City follows Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Jefferson City
What Time Is It in Jefferson City Right Now?
The current local time in Jefferson City, Missouri, United States is 12:16:01 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026. Jefferson City 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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Jefferson City Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Jefferson City 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
Jefferson City 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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Jefferson City 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: Jefferson City is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Jefferson City 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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