What time zone is Chester in?

Chester 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 Chester?

Clocks in Chester 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 Chester observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Chester?

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

Current Time in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois, USA

2:37:25 AM

02:37:25

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Chester

Sunrise6:38 AMSolar noon11:43 AMSunset4:48 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Illinois
County: Randolph County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 8,588
Elevation: 204 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 37° 54' N / 89° 49' W

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Clock changes in Chester

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
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Solar noon: 11:43 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 09 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:10 AM – 5:16 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:39 AM – 5:47 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:08 AM – 6:19 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:38 AM (southeast, 112.8°)
Sunset: 4:48 PM (southwest, 247.1°)
Day length: 10 hr 09 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:43 AM (33.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:10 AM – 5:16 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:39 AM – 5:47 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:08 AM – 6:19 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:24 AM (southeast, 121.6°)
Moonset: 9:01 PM (southwest, 240.0°)
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	6:38 AM	4:48 PM	10 hr 09 min	1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:39 AM	4:47 PM	10 hr 08 min	1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:41 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 06 min	1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:42 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 04 min	1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:43 AM	4:45 PM	10 hr 02 min	1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:44 AM	4:44 PM	10 hr 01 min	1 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:45 AM	4:44 PM	9 hr 59 min	1 min 37 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 Chester in?: Chester 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 Chester?: Clocks in Chester 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 Chester observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Chester observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Chester?: Chester is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer