Current Time in Lexington, McLean County, Illinois, USA

2:37:36 AM

02:37:36

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Lexington

Sunrise6:40 AMSolar noon11:39 AMSunset4:37 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
McLean County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,059
Elevation
229 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 38' N / 88° 47' W
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Clock changes in Lexington

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 57 min2 min 2 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 57 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.0° 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 57 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 55 min2 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 53 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 49 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 46 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Lexington

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

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