Shafter — Local Time

15:12:30
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:21
Day Length
14h 37m
Solar Noon
13:02
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:12 · Civil Dusk: 20:52
05:4320:21
Golden hour · Morning
05:44 – 06:23
Golden hour · Evening
19:42 – 20:21
-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 108d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moonrise: 08:48 · Moonset: 21:12
First Quarter · 5d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

New York
16:12+1h
London
21:12+6h
Paris
22:12+7h
Athens
23:12+8h
Moscow
23:12+8h
Dubai
00:12+9h
Mumbai
01:42+10h 30m
Beijing
04:12+13h
Tokyo
05:12+14h
Sydney
06:12+15h

Distance Calculator

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Shafter, United States
39° 1' N, 89° 11' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
53d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
88d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
118d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
133d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
162d
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Shafter?

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

Does Shafter observe daylight saving time?

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

When does the sun rise and set in Shafter?

Today in Shafter, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset is at 20:21. The total day length is 14h 37m.

What is the UTC offset for Shafter?

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