Elgin — Local Time

18:36:17
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
20:42
Day Length
15h 0m
Solar Noon
13:12
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:08 · Civil Dusk: 21:16
05:4220:42
Golden hour · Morning
05:42 – 06:24
Golden hour · Evening
20:00 – 20:42
-2min 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 108d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moonrise: 09:05 · Moonset: 21:29
First Quarter · 5d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

New York
19:36+1h
London
00:36+6h
Paris
01:36+7h
Athens
02:36+8h
Moscow
02:36+8h
Dubai
03:36+9h
Mumbai
05:06+10h 30m
Beijing
07:36+13h
Tokyo
08:36+14h
Sydney
09:36+15h

Distance Calculator

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Elgin, United States
42° 57' N, 91° 38' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
52d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
87d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
117d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
132d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
161d
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Elgin?

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

Does Elgin observe daylight saving time?

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

When does the sun rise and set in Elgin?

Today in Elgin, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset is at 20:42. The total day length is 15h 0m.

What is the UTC offset for Elgin?

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