Current Time in Columbia, Monroe County, Illinois, USA

12:53:15 AM

00:53:15

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Columbia

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:45 AMSunset4:48 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 120 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
10,191
Elevation
153 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 26' N / 90° 12' W
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Clock changes in Columbia

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
10 hr 07 min1 min 53 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
10 hr 07 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(33.2° 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
10 hr 07 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 05 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 03 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 02 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 00 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 57 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Columbia

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