Current Time in Abilene, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.45° N, 99.73° W
Elevation: 524 m above sea level
Population rank: #254 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Texas
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CDT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
The time now in Abilene, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Abilene currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Local time in Abilene runs on a UTC−06:00 offset (America/Chicago). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Abilene stands at an elevated 524 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Los Angeles, is a distant 1728 km away. Abilene is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Abilene at 07:43 and sets at 19:05, giving 11h 22m of daylight today.
Abilene Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Abilene
Abilene gets 11h 23m of daylight today. Sunrise in Abilene is at 07:43 and sunset in Abilene is at 19:05.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 01m near the December solstice to 14h 17m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Abilene and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Abilene's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 06:18 | 07:42 | 13:24 | 16:39 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 06:19 | 07:43 | 13:24 | 16:38 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:19 | 07:44 | 13:24 | 16:37 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:20 | 07:44 | 13:24 | 16:36 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:21 | 07:45 | 13:23 | 16:35 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:22 | 07:46 | 13:23 | 16:35 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:22 | 07:47 | 13:23 | 16:34 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Abilene
Sunrise
in Abilene
↑
7:43 AM
Sunset
in Abilene
↓
7:05 PM
Day Length
11h 22m
Dawn
in Abilene
7:17 AM
Dusk
in Abilene
7:30 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Abilene
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:18
Distances & Clock Changes in Abilene
How Far Is Abilene From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,728 km | W (281deg) |
| New York | 2,462 km | ENE (61deg) |
| London | 7,849 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 8,147 km | NE (42deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,397 km | SE (131deg) |
| Moscow | 9,406 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,238 km | NW (316deg) |
| Hong Kong | 12,940 km | NW (325deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Abilene?
Abilene next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Abilene's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Abilene and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.5deg S, 80.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abilene
What time is it in Abilene right now?
The current local time in Abilene is 06:45 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Abilene follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Abilene in?
Abilene uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Abilene?
Is Abilene on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 15, 2026, Abilene has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Abilene today?
Abilene sees sunrise at 07:43 and sunset at 19:05 today, giving 11h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Abilene tonight?
The moon phase over Abilene tonight is Waxing Crescent with 21.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Abilene?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Abilene, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.