Current Time in La Porte, Indiana, USA

9:38:40 PM

21:38:40

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

America/Chicago

Clock format
Time zone details

La Porte is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in La Porte

Sunrise6:33 AMSolar noon11:31 AMSunset4:28 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 120 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
21,916
Elevation
Approximately 249 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 36' N / 86° 42' W
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All times shown relative to La Porte local time

Clock changes in La Porte

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 55 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination18%
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Friday, November 13, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 55 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(30.3° 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
9 hr 55 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 53 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 46 min2 min shorter than the previous day
9 hr 45 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 43 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for La Porte

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Plan around La Porte

Upcoming public holidays in Indiana

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Lincoln's Birthday
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby scheduled airports for La Porte, Indiana, USA

Michigan City Municipal AirportMGCMedium airport · Serves Michigan City13.9 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · MGC / KMGC

About 13.9 km (8.6 mi) northwest of La Porte

Scheduled airline service in source data

South Bend International AirportSBNMedium airport · Serves South Bend34.8 km east-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · SBN / KSBN

About 34.8 km (21.6 mi) east-northeast of La Porte

Scheduled airline service in source data

Gary/Chicago International AirportGYYMedium airport · Serves Gary58.1 km west

Source: OurAirports record · GYY / KGYY

About 58.1 km (36.1 mi) west of La Porte

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

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