Time Now in Alton, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 38.89° N, 90.18° W
Elevation: 150 m above sea level
Population rank: #1871 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 1h 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
Alton is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Alton, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Alton
Daylight Hours in Alton
Alton gets 14h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alton is at 05:43 and sunset in Alton is at 20:27.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 26m near the December solstice to 14h 53m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Alton
What is the current local time in Alton?
The live local time in Alton is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Alton currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Alton in?
Alton uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Alton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alton is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Alton's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alton.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 9 Jul ● | 03:43 | 05:43 | 13:05 | 17:01 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:44 | 05:44 | 13:06 | 17:01 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:45 | 05:44 | 13:06 | 17:01 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:46 | 05:45 | 13:06 | 17:01 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:47 | 05:46 | 13:06 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:49 | 05:46 | 13:06 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:50 | 05:47 | 13:06 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alton
Sunrise
in Alton
↑
5:43 AM
Sunset
in Alton
↓
8:27 PM
Day Length
14h 43m
Dawn
in Alton
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Alton
8:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Alton
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:36
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:39
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Distances & Clock Changes in Alton
How Far Is Alton From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,394 km | ENE (77deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,556 km | W (267deg) |
| London | 6,738 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 7,033 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,290 km | SE (139deg) |
| Moscow | 8,394 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,273 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 12,034 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Alton?
Alton next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Alton's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alton and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.9deg S, 89.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alton
What time is it in Alton right now?
The current local time in Alton is 01:21 on Thursday, July 09, 2026. Alton follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Alton in?
Alton uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). 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 Alton?
Is Alton on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Alton is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alton today?
Today in Alton: sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset is at 20:27, giving 14h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alton tonight?
The moon phase over Alton tonight is Waning Crescent with 34.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Alton?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alton, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.