What time zone is Elgin in?

Elgin 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 Elgin?

Clocks in Elgin 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 Elgin observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Elgin?

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

Current Time in Elgin, Wabasha County, Minnesota, USA

10:34:22 PM

22:34:22

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Elgin

Sunrise7:03 AMSolar noon11:53 AMSunset4:43 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

Country 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, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Solar noon: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:43 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 40 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:32 AM – 5:14 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:57 AM – 5:49 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:22 AM – 6:23 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:03 AM (southeast, 115.1°)
Sunset: 4:43 PM (southwest, 244.8°)
Day length: 9 hr 40 min2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:53 AM (27.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:32 AM – 5:14 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:57 AM – 5:49 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:22 AM – 6:23 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:56 AM (southeast, 125.1°)
Moonset: 8:50 PM (southwest, 236.7°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	7:03 AM	4:43 PM	9 hr 40 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:04 AM	4:42 PM	9 hr 38 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:05 AM	4:41 PM	9 hr 35 min	2 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:07 AM	4:40 PM	9 hr 33 min	2 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:08 AM	4:39 PM	9 hr 31 min	2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:09 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 29 min	2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:11 AM	4:37 PM	9 hr 27 min	2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Minnesota

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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