What time zone is West in?

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

When is the next clock change in West?

Clocks in West 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 West, McLennan County, Texas, USA

4:10:26 PM

16:10:26

Sunday, October 4, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

West is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in West

Sunrise7:24 AMSolar noon1:16 PMSunset7:09 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,883
Elevation: 198 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 31° 48' N / 97° 05' W

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Clock changes in West

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: 7:24 AM
Solar noon: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 45 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:59 AM – 7:33 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:31 AM – 8:01 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:03 AM – 8:30 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination37%

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:24 AM (east, 94.8°)
Sunset: 7:09 PM (west, 265.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 45 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:16 PM (53.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:59 AM – 7:33 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:31 AM – 8:01 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:03 AM – 8:30 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:58 AM (northeast, 60.1°)
Moonset: 3:39 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	7:24 AM	7:09 PM	11 hr 45 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 5	7:24 AM	7:07 PM	11 hr 43 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 6	7:25 AM	7:06 PM	11 hr 41 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 7	7:26 AM	7:05 PM	11 hr 39 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	7:26 AM	7:04 PM	11 hr 37 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	7:27 AM	7:03 PM	11 hr 35 min	1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	7:28 AM	7:01 PM	11 hr 33 min	1 min 54 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 West in?: West currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in West?: Clocks in West 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 West currently on daylight saving time?: West is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in West right now?: West is currently UTC−05:00