Current Time in Elgin, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.04° N, 88.28° W
State: Illinois
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
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
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Prayer Times in Elgin
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 23 May ● | 03:19 | 05:25 | 12:49 | 16:49 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Sun, 24 May | 03:17 | 05:24 | 12:49 | 16:50 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Mon, 25 May | 03:16 | 05:24 | 12:50 | 16:50 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Tue, 26 May | 03:15 | 05:23 | 12:50 | 16:50 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Wed, 27 May | 03:13 | 05:22 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Thu, 28 May | 03:12 | 05:22 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Fri, 29 May | 03:11 | 05:21 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
14-day Forecast for Elgin
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Elgin
Sunrise
in Elgin
↑
5:25 AM
Sunset
in Elgin
↓
8:14 PM
Day Length
14h 48m
Dawn
in Elgin
4:52 AM
Dusk
in Elgin
8:48 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Elgin
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
55.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:01
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin
What time is it in Elgin right now?
The current local time in Elgin is 17:50 on Saturday, May 23, 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?
Elgin is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Elgin local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Elgin on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Elgin is currently observing daylight saving time as of May 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Elgin today?
Today in Elgin: sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset is at 20:14, giving 14h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Elgin tonight?
The moon phase over Elgin tonight is First Quarter with 55.3% illumination.