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Kansas, United States
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Lawrence 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 Lawrence
What Time Is It in Lawrence Right Now?
The current local time in Lawrence, Kansas, United States is 11:22:55 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Lawrence 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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11:22:55 AM
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Lawrence Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Lawrence 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
- Kansas
Lawrence 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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Lawrence 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
- Kansas
Daylight Saving Time: Lawrence is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Lawrence is located in United States (Kansas) 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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