Time Now in DeKalb, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.93° N, 88.75° W
Elevation: 268 m above sea level
Population rank: #1116 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
DeKalb 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 DeKalb, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in DeKalb
Daylight Hours in DeKalb
DeKalb gets 14h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in DeKalb is at 05:34 and sunset in DeKalb is at 20:26.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 07m near the December solstice to 15h 14m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in DeKalb
What is the current local time in DeKalb?
The live local time in DeKalb is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. DeKalb currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is DeKalb in?
DeKalb uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does DeKalb observe daylight saving time?
Yes. DeKalb is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing DeKalb's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as DeKalb.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:26 | 05:34 | 13:01 | 17:01 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:28 | 05:35 | 13:01 | 17:01 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:29 | 05:36 | 13:01 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:31 | 05:37 | 13:01 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:32 | 05:38 | 13:01 | 17:01 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:34 | 05:38 | 13:01 | 17:00 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:35 | 05:39 | 13:01 | 17:00 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for DeKalb
Sunrise
in DeKalb
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in DeKalb
↓
8:26 PM
Day Length
14h 51m
Dawn
in DeKalb
5:01 AM
Dusk
in DeKalb
9:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for DeKalb
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:30
Distances & Clock Changes in DeKalb
How Far Is DeKalb From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,237 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,713 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,418 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,717 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,039 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,471 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,081 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,684 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in DeKalb?
DeKalb next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
DeKalb's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from DeKalb and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.9deg S, 91.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb
What time is it in DeKalb right now?
The current local time in DeKalb is 11:39 on Friday, July 17, 2026. DeKalb follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is DeKalb in?
DeKalb 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 DeKalb?
Is DeKalb on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — DeKalb is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in DeKalb today?
Today in DeKalb: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 20:26, giving 14h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over DeKalb tonight?
The moon phase over DeKalb tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.4% illumination.
What is solar time in DeKalb?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In DeKalb, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.