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

2:37:43 AM

02:37:43

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Fox Lake

Sunrise6:42 AMSolar noon11:37 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
10,518
Elevation
228 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 23' N / 88° 11' W
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Clock changes in Fox 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 49 min2 min 10 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 49 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(29.3° 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 49 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 47 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 45 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 42 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 40 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 38 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 37 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

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