Time Now in Elgin, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.04° N, 88.28° W
Elevation: 227 m above sea level
Population rank: #296 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
Elgin 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 Elgin, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Elgin
Daylight Hours in Elgin
Elgin gets 14h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Elgin is at 05:32 and sunset in Elgin is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 06m near the December solstice to 15h 14m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Elgin and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Elgin
What is the current local time in Elgin?
The live local time in Elgin is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Elgin currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Elgin in?
Elgin uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Elgin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elgin is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Elgin's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Elgin.
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Prayer Times in Elgin
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:23 | 05:32 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:25 | 05:33 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:26 | 05:34 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:28 | 05:34 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:29 | 05:35 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:31 | 05:36 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:33 | 05:37 | 12:59 | 16:58 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Elgin
Sunrise
in Elgin
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in Elgin
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 52m
Dawn
in Elgin
4:58 AM
Dusk
in Elgin
8:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Elgin
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:24
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Elgin
How Far Is Elgin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,199 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,753 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,381 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,680 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,009 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,456 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,095 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,653 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Elgin?
Elgin next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Elgin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Elgin and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.0deg S, 91.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin
What time is it in Elgin right now?
The current local time in Elgin is 08:40 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Elgin follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Elgin in?
Elgin 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 Elgin?
Is Elgin on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Elgin is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Elgin today?
Today in Elgin: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Elgin tonight?
The moon phase over Elgin tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Elgin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Elgin, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.