Time Now in Arlington Heights, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.09° N, 87.98° W
Elevation: 214 m above sea level
Population rank: #536 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 50m 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
Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Arlington Heights
Daylight Hours in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights gets 14h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Arlington Heights is at 05:31 and sunset in Arlington Heights is at 20:24.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 06m near the December solstice to 15h 15m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Arlington Heights and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Arlington Heights
What is the current local time in Arlington Heights?
The live local time in Arlington Heights is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Arlington Heights currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Arlington Heights in?
Arlington Heights uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Arlington Heights observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Arlington Heights is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Arlington Heights's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Arlington Heights.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:22 | 05:30 | 12:58 | 16:58 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:23 | 05:31 | 12:58 | 16:58 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:25 | 05:32 | 12:58 | 16:58 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:26 | 05:33 | 12:58 | 16:58 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:28 | 05:34 | 12:58 | 16:58 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:29 | 05:35 | 12:58 | 16:58 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:31 | 05:36 | 12:58 | 16:57 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Arlington Heights
Sunrise
in Arlington Heights
↑
5:31 AM
Sunset
in Arlington Heights
↓
8:24 PM
Day Length
14h 52m
Dawn
in Arlington Heights
4:57 AM
Dusk
in Arlington Heights
8:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Arlington Heights
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Arlington Heights
How Far Is Arlington Heights From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,174 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,779 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,359 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,657 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 7,993 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,444 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,105 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,634 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Arlington Heights's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Arlington Heights and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.1deg S, 92.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Heights
What time is it in Arlington Heights right now?
The current local time in Arlington Heights is 11:39 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Arlington Heights follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Arlington Heights in?
Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Arlington Heights local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Arlington Heights on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Arlington Heights is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arlington Heights today?
Today in Arlington Heights: sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset is at 20:24, giving 14h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Arlington Heights tonight?
The moon phase over Arlington Heights tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Arlington Heights?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Arlington Heights, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.