Elgin — Local Time

10:17:08
Monday, July 20, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
20:24
Day Length
14h 49m
Solar Noon
12:59
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:01 · Civil Dusk: 20:57
05:3420:24
Golden hour · Morning
05:35 – 06:16
Golden hour · Evening
19:42 – 20:23
-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 104d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 34%
Moonrise: 11:54 · Moonset: 00:18
First Quarter · 2d

Time Difference

New York
11:17+1h
London
16:17+6h
Paris
17:17+7h
Athens
18:17+8h
Moscow
18:17+8h
Dubai
19:17+9h
Mumbai
20:47+10h 30m
Beijing
23:17+13h
Tokyo
00:17+14h
Sydney
01:17+15h

Distance Calculator

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Elgin, United States
42° 2' N, 88° 17' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
49d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
84d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
114d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
129d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
158d
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CDT
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CDT
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CDT
Carpentersville9.5 km
CDT
Streamwood8.6 km
CDT
Bartlett9.5 km
CDT
Gilberts10.7 km
CDT

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 05:34 and sunset is at 20:24. The total day length is 14h 49m.

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.