Current Time in Porter, Porter County, Indiana, USA

2:36:17 AM

02:36:17

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Porter

Sunrise6:36 AMSolar noon11:32 AMSunset4:28 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

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
4,879
Elevation
195 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 36' N / 87° 04' W
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Clock changes in Porter

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 53 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 53 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(30.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% 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 53 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 51 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min2 min 2 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
9 hr 41 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Porter

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Upcoming public holidays in Indiana

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

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Frequently asked questions

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