What time zone is Alto in?

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

When is the next clock change in Alto?

Clocks in Alto 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 Alto, Cherokee County, Texas, USA

3:24:44 PM

15:24:44

Sunday, October 4, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Alto is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Alto

Sunrise7:16 AMSolar noon1:08 PMSunset7:01 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Texas
County: Cherokee County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,223
Elevation: 133 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 31° 39' N / 95° 04' W

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Clock changes in Alto

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

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Solar noon: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 45 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:51 AM – 7:25 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:23 AM – 7:53 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:55 AM – 8:21 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination37%

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:16 AM (east, 94.7°)
Sunset: 7:01 PM (west, 265.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 45 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:08 PM (53.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:51 AM – 7:25 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:23 AM – 7:53 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:55 AM – 8:21 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:50 AM (northeast, 60.1°)
Moonset: 3:31 PM (northwest, 297.2°)
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
Sunday, October 4	7:16 AM	7:01 PM	11 hr 45 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 5	7:16 AM	6:59 PM	11 hr 43 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 6	7:17 AM	6:58 PM	11 hr 41 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 7	7:18 AM	6:57 PM	11 hr 39 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	7:18 AM	6:56 PM	11 hr 37 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	7:19 AM	6:55 PM	11 hr 36 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	7:20 AM	6:53 PM	11 hr 34 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Texas

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

Frequently asked questions

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