Time Now in Algonquin, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.17° N, 88.29° W
Elevation: 226 m above sea level
Population rank: #1649 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Illinois
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
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
Algonquin keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Chicago time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 226 m. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 1200 km away. A major centre in the United States, Algonquin keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Algonquin
Daylight Hours in Algonquin
Algonquin gets 14h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Algonquin is at 05:41 and sunset in Algonquin is at 20:17.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 05m near the December solstice to 15h 15m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Algonquin and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Algonquin's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 27 Jul ● | 03:38 | 05:41 | 12:59 | 16:58 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 03:40 | 05:42 | 12:59 | 16:57 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 03:42 | 05:43 | 12:59 | 16:57 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 03:43 | 05:44 | 12:59 | 16:57 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 03:45 | 05:45 | 12:59 | 16:56 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 03:47 | 05:46 | 12:59 | 16:56 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 03:48 | 05:47 | 12:59 | 16:56 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Algonquin
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
95.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 03:21
Distances & Clock Changes in Algonquin
How Far Is Algonquin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,200 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,755 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,371 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,671 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 7,997 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,467 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,083 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,641 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Algonquin?
Algonquin next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Algonquin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Algonquin and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.2deg S, 91.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Algonquin
What time is it in Algonquin right now?
The current local time in Algonquin is 03:05 on Monday, July 27, 2026. Algonquin follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Algonquin in?
Algonquin runs on the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Algonquin?
Is Algonquin on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Algonquin is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 27, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Algonquin tonight?
The moon phase over Algonquin tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 95.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Algonquin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Algonquin, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.