Time Now in Fort Dodge, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.5° N, 94.17° W
Elevation: 340 m above sea level
Population rank: #2066 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 15m 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
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Fort Dodge
Daylight Hours in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge gets 15h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Fort Dodge is at 05:48 and sunset in Fort Dodge is at 20:55.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 03m near the December solstice to 15h 18m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Fort Dodge
What is the current local time in Fort Dodge?
The live local time in Fort Dodge is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Fort Dodge currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Fort Dodge in?
Fort Dodge uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Fort Dodge observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort Dodge is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Fort Dodge's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Fort Dodge.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 9 Jul ● | 03:32 | 05:48 | 13:21 | 17:24 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:33 | 05:48 | 13:22 | 17:24 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:35 | 05:49 | 13:22 | 17:24 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:36 | 05:50 | 13:22 | 17:24 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:37 | 05:51 | 13:22 | 17:24 | 20:53 | 22:23 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:39 | 05:51 | 13:22 | 17:24 | 20:53 | 22:23 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:40 | 05:52 | 13:22 | 17:24 | 20:52 | 22:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Fort Dodge
Sunrise
in Fort Dodge
↑
5:48 AM
Sunset
in Fort Dodge
↓
8:55 PM
Day Length
15h 06m
Dawn
in Fort Dodge
5:13 AM
Dusk
in Fort Dodge
9:29 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Fort Dodge
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
25.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:41
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:25
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Distances & Clock Changes in Fort Dodge
How Far Is Fort Dodge From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,684 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,291 km | WSW (254deg) |
| London | 6,698 km | NE (46deg) |
| Paris | 7,008 km | NE (47deg) |
| Moscow | 8,186 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,813 km | SE (137deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,750 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 11,860 km | NNE (29deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Fort Dodge's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Fort Dodge and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.5deg S, 85.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Dodge
What time is it in Fort Dodge right now?
The current local time in Fort Dodge is 22:03 on Thursday, July 09, 2026. Fort Dodge follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Fort Dodge in?
Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Fort Dodge local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Fort Dodge on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Fort Dodge is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Dodge today?
Today in Fort Dodge: sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset is at 20:55, giving 15h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Fort Dodge tonight?
The moon phase over Fort Dodge tonight is Waning Crescent with 25.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Fort Dodge?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Fort Dodge, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.