Current Time in Palmer, Ellis County, Texas, USA

9:43:51 PM

21:43:51

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Palmer is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Palmer

Sunrise7:37 AMSolar noon1:10 PMSunset6:43 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 7 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,055
Elevation
141 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
32° 25' N / 96° 40' W
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Clock changes in Palmer

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 06 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 06 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(45.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 06 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 04 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 03 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 01 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 59 min1 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 57 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Palmer

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Upcoming public holidays in Texas

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Day after Thanksgiving

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Palmer in?
Palmer 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 Palmer?
Clocks in Palmer move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Palmer observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Palmer observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Palmer?
Palmer is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer