What time zone is Bethalto in?

Bethalto 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 Bethalto?

Clocks in Bethalto 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 Bethalto observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Bethalto?

Bethalto is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Bethalto, Madison County, Illinois, USA

2:37:36 AM

02:37:36

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Bethalto is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Bethalto

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:44 AMSunset4:46 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Illinois
County: Madison County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 9,349
Elevation: 160 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 54' N / 90° 02' W

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Clock changes in Bethalto

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Solar noon: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 05 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:13 AM – 5:15 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:41 AM – 5:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:09 AM – 6:19 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:41 AM (southeast, 113.1°)
Sunset: 4:46 PM (southwest, 246.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 05 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:44 AM (32.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:13 AM – 5:15 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:41 AM – 5:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 6:19 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:28 AM (southeast, 122.1°)
Moonset: 8:59 PM (southwest, 239.6°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	6:41 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 05 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:43 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 03 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:44 AM	4:45 PM	10 hr 01 min	1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:45 AM	4:44 PM	10 hr 00 min	1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:46 AM	4:44 PM	9 hr 58 min	1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:47 AM	4:43 PM	9 hr 56 min	1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:48 AM	4:42 PM	9 hr 54 min	1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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