Alton — Local Time

03:40:41

Thursday, June 4, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) UTC-5

Sunrise

05:36

Sunset

20:21

Day Length

14h 45m

Solar Noon

12:59

Sun is highest in the sky

Civil Dawn: 05:04 · Civil Dusk: 20:53

Golden hour · Morning

05:36 AM – 06:15 AM

Golden hour · Evening

07:42 PM – 08:21 PM

+1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDT Mar 8, 2026 Clocks spring forward 1 hour

CDT → CST Nov 1, 2026 Clocks fall back 1 hour

Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 150d)

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 84%

Moonrise: 22:37 · Moonset: 11:01

Last Quarter · 4d

Time Difference

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Alton, United States

38° 53' N, 90° 11' W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Alton?

The current local time in Alton, United States is displayed above in real-time. Alton uses the CDT timezone (UTC-5).

Does Alton observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Alton observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Alton?

Today in Alton, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 20:21. The total day length is 14h 45m.

What is the UTC offset for Alton?

Alton is in the CDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.