Current Time in Sparta, Randolph County, Illinois, USA

3:55:09 PM

15:55:09

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Sparta is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sparta

Sunrise7:16 AMSolar noon12:42 PMSunset6:08 PM
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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,419
Elevation
161 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 07' N / 89° 42' W
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Clock changes in Sparta

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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 52 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 52 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(40.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 52 min2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min2 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 43 min2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 39 min2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sparta

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

  1. Election Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sparta in?
Sparta 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 Sparta?
Clocks in Sparta move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Sparta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Sparta observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Sparta?
Sparta is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer