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

2:35:03 AM

02:35:03

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Forest City is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Forest City

Sunrise7:06 AMSolar noon11:59 AMSunset4:50 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 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 CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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
9 hr 44 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 44 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(28.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 44 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 42 min2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 40 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 38 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 36 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 34 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 32 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Forest City

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Upcoming public holidays in Iowa

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's 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 forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
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