What time zone is Balsam Lake in?

Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake?

Clocks in Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Balsam Lake observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Balsam Lake?

Balsam Lake is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA

2:26:34 AM

02:26:34

Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Balsam Lake is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Balsam Lake

Sunrise7:07 AMSolar noon11:54 AMSunset4:40 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Wisconsin
County: Polk County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 991
Elevation: 354 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 45° 27' N / 92° 27' W

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Clock changes in Balsam Lake

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Solar noon: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 33 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:35 AM – 5:12 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:59 AM – 5:48 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:24 AM – 6:23 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:07 AM (southeast, 115.7°)
Sunset: 4:40 PM (southwest, 244.2°)
Day length: 9 hr 33 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:54 AM (26.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:35 AM – 5:12 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:59 AM – 5:48 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:24 AM – 6:23 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:03 PM (southeast, 126.0°)
Moonset: 8:46 PM (southwest, 235.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	7:07 AM	4:40 PM	9 hr 33 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:09 AM	4:39 PM	9 hr 30 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:10 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 28 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:11 AM	4:37 PM	9 hr 26 min	2 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:13 AM	4:36 PM	9 hr 23 min	2 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:14 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 21 min	2 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:15 AM	4:34 PM	9 hr 19 min	2 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Wisconsin

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

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