What time zone is Crete in?

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

When is the next clock change in Crete?

Clocks in Crete 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 Crete, Saline County, Nebraska, USA

1:27:06 AM

01:27:06

Saturday, September 12, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Crete is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Crete

Sunrise7:05 AMSolar noon1:24 PMSunset7:41 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Nebraska
County: Saline County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 7,037
Elevation: 412 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 40° 37' N / 96° 57' W

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Clock changes in Crete

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: 7:05 AM
Solar noon: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 36 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:38 AM – 8:09 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:05 AM – 8:41 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:32 AM – 9:14 PM

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:05 AM (east, 84.0°)
Sunset: 7:41 PM (west, 275.8°)
Day length: 12 hr 36 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:24 PM (53.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:38 AM – 8:09 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:05 AM – 8:41 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:32 AM – 9:14 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:46 AM (east, 98.1°)
Moonset: 8:13 PM (west, 258.1°)
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
Saturday, September 12	7:05 AM	7:41 PM	12 hr 36 min	2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	7:06 AM	7:39 PM	12 hr 33 min	2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	7:07 AM	7:38 PM	12 hr 30 min	2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	7:08 AM	7:36 PM	12 hr 28 min	2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	7:09 AM	7:34 PM	12 hr 25 min	2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	7:10 AM	7:33 PM	12 hr 22 min	2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	7:11 AM	7:31 PM	12 hr 20 min	2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Nebraska

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

Frequently asked questions

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