What time zone is Chesterton in?

Chesterton 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 Chesterton?

Clocks in Chesterton 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 Chesterton observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Chesterton?

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

Current Time in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana, USA

6:16:26 PM

18:16:26

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Chesterton is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Chesterton

Sunrise7:10 AMSolar noon12:32 PMSunset5:53 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Indiana
County: Porter County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 13,433
Elevation: 195 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 41° 36' N / 87° 03' W

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Clock changes in Chesterton

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Solar noon: 12:32 PM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 43 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:42 AM – 6:21 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:09 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:37 AM – 7:26 PM

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:10 AM (east, 105.2°)
Sunset: 5:53 PM (west, 254.6°)
Day length: 10 hr 43 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:32 PM (36.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:42 AM – 6:21 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:09 AM – 6:54 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:37 AM – 7:26 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:51 PM (east, 77.7°)
Moonset: 5:23 AM (west, 278.3°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 24	7:10 AM	5:53 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	7:12 AM	5:51 PM	10 hr 40 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:13 AM	5:50 PM	10 hr 37 min	2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:14 AM	5:49 PM	10 hr 35 min	2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:15 AM	5:47 PM	10 hr 32 min	2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:16 AM	5:46 PM	10 hr 30 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:17 AM	5:45 PM	10 hr 27 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Indiana

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Election Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

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Frequently asked questions

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