Current Time in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, USA

6:15:56 PM

18:15:56

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Chariton is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chariton

Sunrise7:35 AMSolar noon12:57 PMSunset6:19 PM
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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,214
Elevation
313 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 00' N / 93° 18' W
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Clock changes in Chariton

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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
10 hr 44 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 44 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(37.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 44 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 42 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 39 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 37 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 34 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 29 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Chariton

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Upcoming public holidays in Iowa

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chariton in?
Chariton 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 Chariton?
Clocks in Chariton move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Chariton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chariton observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Chariton?
Chariton is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer