Time Now in Cedar Rapids, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.01° N, 91.64° W
Elevation: 247 m above sea level
Population rank: #235 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Iowa
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m 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
Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Cedar Rapids
Daylight Hours in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids gets 14h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cedar Rapids is at 05:46 and sunset in Cedar Rapids is at 20:38.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 06m near the December solstice to 15h 14m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Cedar Rapids
What is the current local time in Cedar Rapids?
The live local time in Cedar Rapids is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cedar Rapids currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Cedar Rapids in?
Cedar Rapids uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Cedar Rapids observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cedar Rapids is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:37 | 05:45 | 13:12 | 17:13 | 20:39 | 22:09 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:39 | 05:46 | 13:12 | 17:13 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:40 | 05:47 | 13:12 | 17:13 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:42 | 05:48 | 13:12 | 17:12 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:43 | 05:49 | 13:13 | 17:12 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:45 | 05:50 | 13:13 | 17:12 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:46 | 05:51 | 13:13 | 17:12 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cedar Rapids
Sunrise
in Cedar Rapids
↑
5:46 AM
Sunset
in Cedar Rapids
↓
8:38 PM
Day Length
14h 52m
Dawn
in Cedar Rapids
5:12 AM
Dusk
in Cedar Rapids
9:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cedar Rapids
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:41
Distances & Clock Changes in Cedar Rapids
How Far Is Cedar Rapids From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,476 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,480 km | WSW (258deg) |
| London | 6,586 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 6,891 km | NE (48deg) |
| Moscow | 8,142 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,632 km | SE (138deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,926 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 11,804 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cedar Rapids's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cedar Rapids and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.0deg S, 88.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Rapids
What time is it in Cedar Rapids right now?
The current local time in Cedar Rapids is 11:57 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Cedar Rapids follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Cedar Rapids in?
Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Cedar Rapids local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Cedar Rapids on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Cedar Rapids is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cedar Rapids today?
Today in Cedar Rapids: sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset is at 20:38, giving 14h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cedar Rapids tonight?
The moon phase over Cedar Rapids tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Cedar Rapids?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cedar Rapids, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.