Current Time in Forest Lake, Lake County, Illinois, USA

2:37:42 AM

02:37:42

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Forest Lake

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:36 AMSunset4:31 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
Lake County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,659
Elevation
248 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 12' N / 88° 03' W
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Clock changes in Forest Lake

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 50 min2 min 9 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 50 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(29.5° 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 50 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 45 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 43 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 41 min2 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 39 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 38 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Forest Lake

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