Current Time in Central City, Grundy County, Illinois, USA

2:37:43 AM

02:37:43

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

America/Chicago

Clock format
Time zone details

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

Daylight in Central City

Sunrise6:40 AMSolar noon11:37 AMSunset4:34 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
Illinois
County
Grundy County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,359
Elevation
176 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 14' N / 88° 16' W
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Clock changes in Central City

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 54 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

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

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 54 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(30.4° 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 54 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min2 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 46 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 45 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 43 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Central City

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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