What time zone is Mount Carroll in?

Mount Carroll 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 Mount Carroll?

Clocks in Mount Carroll 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 Mount Carroll observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Mount Carroll?

Mount Carroll is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Mount Carroll, Carroll County, Illinois, USA

9:17:31 PM

21:17:31

Friday, November 13, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Mount Carroll is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Mount Carroll

Sunrise6:47 AMSolar noon11:44 AMSunset4:40 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Illinois
County: Carroll County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,620
Elevation: 247 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 42° 05' N / 89° 58' W

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Clock changes in Mount Carroll

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Solar noon: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 52 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:17 AM – 5:10 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:44 AM – 5:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:11 AM – 6:16 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination18%

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Friday, November 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:47 AM (southeast, 113.9°)
Sunset: 4:40 PM (southwest, 246.0°)
Day length: 9 hr 52 min2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:44 AM (29.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:17 AM – 5:10 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:44 AM – 5:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:11 AM – 6:16 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:02 AM (southeast, 127.2°)
Moonset: 7:46 PM (southwest, 233.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, November 13	6:47 AM	4:40 PM	9 hr 52 min	2 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 14	6:49 AM	4:39 PM	9 hr 50 min	2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:50 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 48 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:51 AM	4:37 PM	9 hr 46 min	2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:52 AM	4:36 PM	9 hr 44 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:53 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 42 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:55 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 40 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day

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Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
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Frequently asked questions

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