What time zone is Elgin in?

Elgin currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.

When is the next clock change in Elgin?

Clocks in Elgin move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)

Current Time in Elgin, Wabasha County, Minnesota, USA

12:10:11 AM

00:10:11

Monday, October 5, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Elgin is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Elgin

Sunrise7:11 AMSolar noon12:57 PMSunset6:42 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Minnesota
County: Wabasha County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,055
Elevation: 326 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 44° 07' N / 92° 15' W

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Clock changes in Elgin

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

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: 7:11 AM
Solar noon: 12:57 PM
Sunset: 6:42 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 30 min3 min shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:42 AM – 7:11 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:09 AM – 7:44 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:35 AM – 8:18 PM

Waning CrescentMoon illumination27%

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Monday, October 5, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:11 AM (east, 96.0°)
Sunset: 6:42 PM (west, 263.8°)
Day length: 11 hr 30 min3 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:57 PM (40.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:42 AM – 7:11 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:09 AM – 7:44 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:35 AM – 8:18 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Crescent (27% illuminated)
Moonrise: 1:14 AM (northeast, 59.8°)
Moonset: 4:28 PM (northwest, 295.7°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 5	7:11 AM	6:42 PM	11 hr 30 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 6	7:12 AM	6:40 PM	11 hr 27 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 7	7:14 AM	6:38 PM	11 hr 24 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	7:15 AM	6:36 PM	11 hr 22 min	2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	7:16 AM	6:35 PM	11 hr 19 min	2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	7:17 AM	6:33 PM	11 hr 16 min	2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 11	7:19 AM	6:31 PM	11 hr 13 min	2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Peoples' Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Elgin in?: Elgin currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Elgin?: Clocks in Elgin 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 Elgin currently on daylight saving time?: Elgin is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Elgin right now?: Elgin is currently UTC−05:00