Current Time in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas, USA

7:58:05 PM

19:58:05

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Port Lavaca is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Port Lavaca

Sunrise6:47 AMSolar noon12:10 PMSunset5:33 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 120 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Texas
County
Calhoun County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
12,416
Elevation
4 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
28° 36' N / 96° 37' W
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Clock changes in Port Lavaca

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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
10 hr 46 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination18%
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Friday, November 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 46 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(43.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 46 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min1 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 43 min1 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 42 min1 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 41 min1 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 40 min1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 39 min1 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Port Lavaca

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Upcoming public holidays in Texas

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Day after Thanksgiving
  3. Christmas Eve

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Port Lavaca in?
Port Lavaca 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 Port Lavaca?
Clocks in Port Lavaca move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Port Lavaca observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Port Lavaca observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Port Lavaca?
Port Lavaca is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer