Time Central - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Central?
The current time in Central is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Central is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Central is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Central is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Central.
Time zone and clock changes in Central
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Central
Today, October 31, 2026, the sun rises in Central at 07:18 and sets at 18:17 (local time), giving 10 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:47.
More about Central
See the location and GPS coordinates of Central, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Central and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Central
What time is it in Central right now?
The current time in Central is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Central and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Central.
Does Central observe daylight saving time?
Central is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Central is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Central?
Today, October 31, 2026, the sun rises in Central at 07:18 and sets at 18:17 (local time), giving 10 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:47.
