Current Time in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas, USA

1:45:11 PM

13:45:11

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Sterling is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sterling

Sunrise7:35 AMSolar noon1:20 PMSunset7:04 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 23 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Kansas
County
Rice County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,293
Elevation
500 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 12' N / 98° 12' W
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Clock changes in Sterling

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
11 hr 30 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination4%
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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 30 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(45.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 30 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 27 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 25 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 22 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 20 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 18 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 15 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Sterling

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Upcoming public holidays in Kansas

  1. Columbus Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sterling in?
Sterling currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Sterling?
Clocks in Sterling move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Is Sterling currently on daylight saving time?
Sterling is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Sterling right now?
Sterling is currently UTC−05:00