What time zone is Petal in?

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

When is the next clock change in Petal?

Clocks in Petal 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 Petal, Forrest County, Mississippi, USA

6:16:25 PM

18:16:25

Friday, September 11, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Petal is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Petal

Sunrise6:38 AMSolar noon12:53 PMSunset7:07 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Mississippi
County: Forrest County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 10,701
Elevation: 48 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 31° 20' N / 89° 15' W

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Clock changes in Petal

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

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Solar noon: 12:53 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 29 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:14 AM – 7:32 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:45 AM – 8:00 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:16 AM – 8:29 PM

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Friday, September 11, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:38 AM (east, 84.3°)
Sunset: 7:07 PM (west, 275.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 29 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:53 PM (63.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:14 AM – 7:32 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:45 AM – 8:00 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 8:29 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:06 AM (east, 89.3°)
Moonset: 7:22 PM (west, 266.9°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 11	6:38 AM	7:07 PM	12 hr 29 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 12	6:39 AM	7:06 PM	12 hr 27 min	1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	6:40 AM	7:05 PM	12 hr 25 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:40 AM	7:03 PM	12 hr 23 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:41 AM	7:02 PM	12 hr 21 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:41 AM	7:01 PM	12 hr 19 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:42 AM	6:59 PM	12 hr 18 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Mississippi

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

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