Current Time in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, USA

9:17:31 PM

21:17:31

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Bedford is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Bedford

Sunrise7:03 AMSolar noon12:03 PMSunset5:02 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 120 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Iowa
County
Taylor County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,415
Elevation
344 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 40' N / 94° 43' W
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Clock changes in Bedford

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 59 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination18%
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Friday, November 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 59 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 59 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 57 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 55 min2 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 53 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 49 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 47 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Bedford

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Upcoming public holidays in Iowa

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Bedford in?
Bedford uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Bedford?
Clocks in Bedford move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Bedford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bedford observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Bedford?
Bedford is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer