Central — Local Time

06:43:25
Saturday, July 18, 2026
UTC(Coordinated Universal Time)UTC-4
Sunrise
07:14
Sunset
21:04
Day Length
13h 49m
Solar Noon
14:09
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 06:48 · Civil Dusk: 21:30
07:1421:04🌙
Golden hour · Morning
11:14 – 11:48
Golden hour · Evening
00:30 – 01:04
-1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

UTC does not observe daylight saving time

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 13%
Moonrise: 15:06 · Moonset: 03:30
First Quarter · 4d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

London
07:43+1h
Paris
08:43+2h
Athens
09:43+3h
Moscow
09:43+3h
New York
02:43-4h
Dubai
10:43+4h
Mumbai
12:13+5h 30m
Beijing
14:43+8h
Tokyo
15:43+9h
Sydney
16:43+10h

Distance Calculator

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Central, United States
29° 38' N, 90° 49' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
51d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
86d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
116d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
131d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
160d
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Central?

The current local time in Central, United States is displayed above in real-time. Central uses the EDT timezone (UTC-4).

Does Central observe daylight saving time?

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

When does the sun rise and set in Central?

Today in Central, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset is at 21:04. The total day length is 13h 49m.

What is the UTC offset for Central?

Central is in the EDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.