Offset
The time difference between Washington and Kansas City is 1 hour.
Washington (EDT) is ahead of Kansas City (CDT).
EDT: UTC-4
CDT: UTC-5
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Washington (9 AM–4 PM in Kansas City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Washington (12:00 PM Kansas City).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Washington uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Kansas City uses Central Time (CST, or CDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Kansas City is approximately 950 miles west of Washington.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Washington | Kansas City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Washington and Kansas City observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:32 PM
- Day length
- 14h 48m
- Sunrise
- 5:53 AM
- Sunset
- 8:43 PM
- Day length
- 14h 49m
Daylight overlap: 13h 39m — 6:53 AM–8:32 PM in Washington (5:53 AM–7:32 PM in Kansas City). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Airports in Central Time
- GYY
- MDW
- ORD
- HOU
- IAH
- SAT
- DAL
- DFW
- AUS
- BNA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Washington in Kansas City?
- 9:00 am Washington is 8:00 am Kansas City.
- What is 12:00 pm Washington in Kansas City?
- 12:00 pm Washington is 11:00 am Kansas City.
- What is 12:30 pm Washington in Kansas City?
- 12:30 pm Washington is 11:30 am Kansas City.
- What is 2:00 pm Washington in Kansas City?
- 2:00 pm Washington is 1:00 pm Kansas City.
- What is 5:00 pm Washington in Kansas City?
- 5:00 pm Washington is 4:00 pm Kansas City.
- What is 11:30 pm Washington in Kansas City?
- 11:30 pm Washington is 10:30 pm Kansas City.