What time zone is Central City in?

Central 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 Central City?

Clocks in Central City move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)

Does Central City observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Central City?

Central City is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Central City, Marion County, Illinois, USA

3:55:49 PM

15:55:49

Saturday, October 24, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Central City is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Central City

Sunrise7:14 AMSolar noon12:40 PMSunset6:05 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,129
Elevation: 148 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 32' N / 89° 07' W

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Clock changes in Central City

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 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, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Solar noon: 12:40 PM
Sunset: 6:05 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 51 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:47 AM – 6:33 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:16 AM – 7:04 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:45 AM – 7:34 PM

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:14 AM (east, 104.6°)
Sunset: 6:05 PM (west, 255.2°)
Day length: 10 hr 51 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:40 PM (39.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:47 AM – 6:33 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:16 AM – 7:04 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:45 AM – 7:34 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:03 PM (east, 78.2°)
Moonset: 5:29 AM (west, 278.0°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 24	7:14 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 51 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	7:15 AM	6:04 PM	10 hr 49 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:16 AM	6:03 PM	10 hr 47 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:17 AM	6:02 PM	10 hr 44 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:19 AM	6:01 PM	10 hr 42 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:20 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 40 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:21 AM	5:58 PM	10 hr 37 min	2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Central City in?: Central 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 Central City?: Clocks in Central City move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Central City observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Central City observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Central City?: Central City is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer