What time zone is Princeton in?

Princeton 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 Princeton?

Clocks in Princeton 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 Princeton observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Princeton?

Princeton is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, USA

2:37:37 AM

02:37:37

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Princeton

Sunrise6:45 AMSolar noon11:42 AMSunset4:38 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 7,594
Elevation: 219 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 22' N / 89° 27' W

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Clock changes in Princeton

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: 6:45 AM
Solar noon: 11:42 AM
Sunset: 4:38 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 54 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:15 AM – 5:08 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:42 AM – 5:42 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:09 AM – 6:14 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:45 AM (southeast, 114.0°)
Sunset: 4:38 PM (southwest, 245.9°)
Day length: 9 hr 54 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:42 AM (30.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:15 AM – 5:08 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:42 AM – 5:42 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 6:14 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:34 AM (southeast, 123.4°)
Moonset: 8:49 PM (southwest, 238.3°)
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
Saturday, November 14	6:45 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 54 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:46 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 52 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:47 AM	4:37 PM	9 hr 50 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:48 AM	4:36 PM	9 hr 48 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:50 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 46 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:51 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 44 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:52 AM	4:34 PM	9 hr 42 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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