What time zone is Pontoon Beach in?

Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach?

Clocks in Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Pontoon Beach?

Pontoon Beach is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Pontoon Beach, Madison County, Illinois, USA

8:58:35 PM

20:58:35

Monday, November 9, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Pontoon Beach is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Pontoon Beach

Sunrise6:36 AMSolar noon11:44 AMSunset4:51 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 5,637
Elevation: 127 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 38° 43' N / 90° 04' W

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Clock changes in Pontoon Beach

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
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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: 6:36 AM
Solar noon: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 16 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:08 AM – 5:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:36 AM – 5:51 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:05 AM – 6:22 PM

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Monday, November 9, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:36 AM (east, 111.2°)
Sunset: 4:51 PM (west, 248.6°)
Day length: 10 hr 16 min2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:44 AM (34.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:08 AM – 5:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:36 AM – 5:51 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:05 AM – 6:22 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:08 AM (southeast, 119.5°)
Moonset: 4:45 PM (southwest, 238.7°)
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
Monday, November 9	6:36 AM	4:51 PM	10 hr 16 min	2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	6:37 AM	4:50 PM	10 hr 14 min	2 min shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	6:38 AM	4:49 PM	10 hr 12 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 12	6:39 AM	4:49 PM	10 hr 10 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 13	6:40 AM	4:48 PM	10 hr 08 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 14	6:41 AM	4:47 PM	10 hr 06 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:42 AM	4:46 PM	10 hr 04 min	1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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