Current Time in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa, USA

6:16:15 PM

18:16:15

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

America/Chicago

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Forest City is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Forest City

Sunrise7:39 AMSolar noon12:58 PMSunset6:17 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
Winnebago County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,018
Elevation
383 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
43° 15' N / 93° 38' W
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Clock changes in Forest City

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 37 min2 min 45 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 37 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.8° 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 37 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 35 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 29 min2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 27 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 24 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Forest City

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