What time zone is Elsa in?

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

When is the next clock change in Elsa?

Clocks in Elsa 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 Elsa, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA

3:23:53 PM

15:23:53

Sunday, October 4, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Elsa is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Elsa

Sunrise7:25 AMSolar noon1:20 PMSunset7:15 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 6,647
Elevation: 21 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 26° 17' N / 97° 59' W

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Clock changes in Elsa

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: 7:25 AM
Solar noon: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 49 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:02 AM – 7:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:35 AM – 8:04 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:09 AM – 8:31 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination37%

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:25 AM (east, 94.6°)
Sunset: 7:15 PM (west, 265.2°)
Day length: 11 hr 49 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:20 PM (59.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:02 AM – 7:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:35 AM – 8:04 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:09 AM – 8:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Moonrise: 1:17 AM (northeast, 61.8°)
Moonset: 3:30 PM (northwest, 295.8°)
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	7:25 AM	7:15 PM	11 hr 49 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 5	7:26 AM	7:13 PM	11 hr 48 min	1 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 6	7:26 AM	7:12 PM	11 hr 46 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 7	7:27 AM	7:11 PM	11 hr 45 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	7:27 AM	7:10 PM	11 hr 43 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	7:28 AM	7:09 PM	11 hr 42 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	7:28 AM	7:08 PM	11 hr 40 min	1 min 30 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 Elsa in?: Elsa currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Elsa?: Clocks in Elsa 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 Elsa currently on daylight saving time?: Elsa is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Elsa right now?: Elsa is currently UTC−05:00