Current Time in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, USA

11:05:19 PM

23:05:19

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Gibson City

Sunrise6:37 AMSolar noon11:37 AMSunset4:37 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
Ford County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
3,409
Elevation
221 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 27' N / 88° 23' W
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Clock changes in Gibson City

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 00 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination18%
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Friday, November 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 00 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (18% 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 00 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

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