Current Time in Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA

6:15:29 PM

18:15:29

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Eldora is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Eldora

Sunrise7:36 AMSolar noon12:56 PMSunset6:16 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 7 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,702
Elevation
331 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 21' N / 93° 05' W
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Clock changes in Eldora

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 40 min2 min 40 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 40 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.7° 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 40 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 38 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 35 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 30 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 27 min2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 25 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Eldora

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