Current Time in Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, USA

8:41:09 PM

20:41:09

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Petersburg

Sunrise6:42 AMSolar noon11:43 AMSunset4:44 PM
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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,190
Elevation
156 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 00' N / 89° 50' W
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Clock changes in Petersburg

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 02 min2 min 1 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 02 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.9° 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 02 min2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 00 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Petersburg

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