What time zone is Ely in?

Ely currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.

When is the next clock change in Ely?

Clocks in Ely move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)

Current Time in Ely, Linn County, Iowa, USA

6:18:37 PM

18:18:37

Saturday, September 12, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Ely is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ely

Sunrise6:43 AMSolar noon1:02 PMSunset7:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,074
Elevation: 225 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 52' N / 91° 35' W

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Clock changes in Ely

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Solar noon: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 37 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:15 AM – 7:48 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:42 AM – 8:21 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:07 AM – 8:56 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:43 AM (east, 83.8°)
Sunset: 7:20 PM (west, 275.9°)
Day length: 12 hr 37 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:02 PM (52.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:15 AM – 7:48 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:42 AM – 8:21 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 8:56 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:24 AM (east, 98.1°)
Moonset: 7:50 PM (west, 258.0°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 12	6:43 AM	7:20 PM	12 hr 37 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:44 AM	7:18 PM	12 hr 34 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:45 AM	7:17 PM	12 hr 32 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:46 AM	7:15 PM	12 hr 29 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:47 AM	7:13 PM	12 hr 26 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:48 AM	7:12 PM	12 hr 23 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:49 AM	7:10 PM	12 hr 20 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Iowa

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples' Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ely in?: Ely currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Ely?: Clocks in Ely move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Is Ely currently on daylight saving time?: Ely is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Ely right now?: Ely is currently UTC−05:00