Time Now in Champaign, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.12° N, 88.24° W
Elevation: 225 m above sea level
Population rank: #452 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
Champaign 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 Champaign, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Champaign
Daylight Hours in Champaign
Champaign gets 14h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Champaign is at 05:38 and sunset in Champaign is at 20:19.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 18m near the December solstice to 15h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Champaign and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Champaign
What is the current local time in Champaign?
The live local time in Champaign is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Champaign currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Champaign in?
Champaign uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Champaign observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Champaign is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Champaign's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Champaign.
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Prayer Times in Champaign
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:37 | 05:37 | 12:59 | 16:56 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:38 | 05:38 | 12:59 | 16:56 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:39 | 05:39 | 12:59 | 16:56 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:41 | 05:40 | 12:59 | 16:55 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:42 | 05:41 | 12:59 | 16:55 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:43 | 05:42 | 12:59 | 16:55 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:45 | 05:42 | 12:59 | 16:55 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
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14-day Forecast for Champaign
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Champaign
Sunrise
in Champaign
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Champaign
↓
8:19 PM
Day Length
14h 41m
Dawn
in Champaign
5:05 AM
Dusk
in Champaign
8:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Champaign
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:27
Distances & Clock Changes in Champaign
How Far Is Champaign From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,206 km | E (82deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,731 km | W (265deg) |
| London | 6,523 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,817 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,195 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,288 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,267 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,828 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Champaign?
Champaign next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Champaign's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Champaign and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.1deg S, 91.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Champaign
What time is it in Champaign right now?
The current local time in Champaign is 11:39 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Champaign follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Champaign in?
Champaign 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 Champaign?
Is Champaign on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Champaign is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Champaign today?
Today in Champaign: sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset is at 20:19, giving 14h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Champaign tonight?
The moon phase over Champaign tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Champaign?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Champaign, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.