Current Time in Normal, Illinois, USA

2:22:38 AM

02:22:38

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

America/Chicago

Clock format
Time zone details

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

Daylight in Normal

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:40 AMSunset4:39 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
54,373
Elevation
244 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 30' N / 88° 59' W
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All times shown relative to Normal local time

Clock changes in Normal

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 58 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

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 58 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.2° 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 58 min2 min 2 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 51 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 46 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Normal

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

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

Nearby scheduled airports for Normal, Illinois, USA

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-NormalBMIMedium airport · Serves Bloomington/Normal7.5 km east-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · BMI / KBMI

About 7.5 km (4.7 mi) east-southeast of Normal

Scheduled airline service in source data

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International AirportPIAMedium airport · Serves Peoria61.6 km west-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · PIA / KPIA

About 61.6 km (38.3 mi) west-northwest of Normal

Scheduled airline service in source data

Decatur AirportDECMedium airport · Serves Decatur76.3 km south

Source: OurAirports record · DEC / KDEC

About 76.3 km (47.4 mi) south of Normal

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

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