What time zone is South Padre Island in?

South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island?

Clocks in South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island observe daylight saving time?

Yes. South Padre Island observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of South Padre Island?

South Padre Island is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas, USA

6:28:19 AM

06:28:19

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

South Padre Island is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in South Padre Island

Sunrise7:33 AMSolar noon1:12 PMSunset6:51 PM

Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 19 hoursUpcomingView details Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,884
Elevation: 2 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 26° 06' N / 97° 09' W

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Clock changes in South Padre Island

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

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: 7:33 AM
Solar noon: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 6:51 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 19 min1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:09 AM – 7:15 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:42 AM – 7:42 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:15 AM – 8:09 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:33 AM (east, 103.2°)
Sunset: 6:51 PM (west, 256.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 19 min1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:12 PM (51.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:09 AM – 7:15 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:42 AM – 7:42 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:15 AM – 8:09 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:25 PM (east, 72.6°)
Moonset: 6:57 AM (west, 284.3°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:33 AM	6:51 PM	11 hr 19 min	1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:33 AM	6:51 PM	11 hr 17 min	1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:34 AM	6:50 PM	11 hr 16 min	1 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:35 AM	6:49 PM	11 hr 14 min	1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:35 AM	6:48 PM	11 hr 13 min	1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:36 AM	6:47 PM	11 hr 12 min	1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:36 AM	6:47 PM	11 hr 10 min	1 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Texas

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day after Thanksgiving

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is South Padre Island in?: South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island?: Clocks in South Padre Island 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 South Padre Island observe daylight saving time?: Yes. South Padre Island observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of South Padre Island?: South Padre Island is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer