What time zone is Columbus Junction in?

Columbus Junction 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 Columbus Junction?

Clocks in Columbus Junction 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 Columbus Junction observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Columbus Junction observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Columbus Junction?

Columbus Junction is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa, USA

6:16:25 PM

18:16:25

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Columbus Junction is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Columbus Junction

Sunrise7:27 AMSolar noon12:49 PMSunset6:11 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Iowa
County: Louisa County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,860
Elevation: 184 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 16' N / 91° 21' W

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Clock changes in Columbus Junction

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Solar noon: 12:49 PM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 43 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:59 AM – 6:39 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:27 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:55 AM – 7:43 PM

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:27 AM (east, 105.1°)
Sunset: 6:11 PM (west, 254.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 43 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:49 PM (36.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:59 AM – 6:39 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:27 AM – 7:11 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:55 AM – 7:43 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:09 PM (east, 77.7°)
Moonset: 5:41 AM (west, 278.3°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 24	7:27 AM	6:11 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	7:28 AM	6:09 PM	10 hr 41 min	2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:29 AM	6:08 PM	10 hr 38 min	2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:31 AM	6:06 PM	10 hr 36 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:32 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 33 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:33 AM	6:04 PM	10 hr 31 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:34 AM	6:03 PM	10 hr 28 min	2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Iowa

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Columbus Junction in?: Columbus Junction 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 Columbus Junction?: Clocks in Columbus Junction 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 Columbus Junction observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Columbus Junction observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Columbus Junction?: Columbus Junction is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer