Time DeKalb - 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 DeKalb?
The current time in DeKalb is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. DeKalb is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. DeKalb is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in DeKalb 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 DeKalb.
Time zone and clock changes in DeKalb
| 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 DeKalb
Today, October 28, 2026, the sun rises in DeKalb at 07:22 and sets at 17:54 (local time), giving 10 h 32 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:38.
More about DeKalb
See the location and GPS coordinates of DeKalb, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between DeKalb and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in DeKalb
What time is it in DeKalb right now?
The current time in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb.
Does DeKalb observe daylight saving time?
DeKalb is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in DeKalb is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in DeKalb?
Today, October 28, 2026, the sun rises in DeKalb at 07:22 and sets at 17:54 (local time), giving 10 h 32 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:38.
