City in Missouri

Current Local Time in St. Louis

Current local time and time zone in St. Louis, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 71°F now🕔 6:05 PM local📅 Best: August, September and October👥 290.000

Current local time in St. Louis

6:05 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now11:05 PM
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset7:42 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset7:42 PM
Daylight13h 19m
Solar noon1:02 PM
Golden hour (am)6:23 AM - 7:23 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:42 PM - 7:42 PM
Blue hour (am)5:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:42 PM - 8:12 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%
Moonrise6:25 PM
Moonset3:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about St. Louis

TypeCity
StateMissouri
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°37′37.2″N 90°11′57.8″W (38.627, -90.1994)
Population290.000
Known forGateway Arch and blues
Local time6:05 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsAugust, September and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

St. Louis is a city in Missouri. St. Louis is known for Gateway Arch and blues. It has a population of about 290.000.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in St. Louis with clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 59°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 21%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit St. Louis is August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 22°F.

The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 259 mi away. Nearby highlights include Gateway Arch National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 2.9°F below the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in St. Louis today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 38°37′37.2″N 90°11′57.8″W (38.627, -90.1994)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St. Louis?

St. Louis is a city in Missouri. Its coordinates are 38.627, -90.1994. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in St. Louis right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit St. Louis?

August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in St. Louis, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is St. Louis in?

St. Louis observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:05 PM.

How many people live in St. Louis?

St. Louis has a population of approximately 290.000.

What is the nearest airport to St. Louis?

The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 259 mi away and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 261 mi away.

What are the top things to do in St. Louis?

Popular options include Gateway Arch National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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