Central — Local Time

00:13:08
Saturday, July 25, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
20:03
Day Length
13h 45m
Solar Noon
13:10
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:51 · Civil Dusk: 20:30
06:1720:03🌙
Golden hour · Morning
06:17 – 06:51
Golden hour · Evening
19:29 – 20:03
-1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour
CDT → CSTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 100d)

🌔Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 80%
Moonrise: 15:53 · Moonset: 04:17
Full Moon · 4d

Time Difference

New York
01:13+1h
London
06:13+6h
Paris
07:13+7h
Athens
08:13+8h
Moscow
08:13+8h
Dubai
09:13+9h
Mumbai
10:43+10h 30m
Beijing
13:13+13h
Tokyo
14:13+14h
Sydney
15:13+15h

Distance Calculator

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Central, United States
30° 33' N, 91° 2' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
44d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
79d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
109d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
124d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
153d
View All Holidays →

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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 CDT timezone (UTC-5).

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 06:17 and sunset is at 20:03. The total day length is 13h 45m.

What is the UTC offset for Central?

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