Time Now in Gary, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.59° N, 87.35° W
Elevation: 183 m above sea level
Population rank: #522 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Indiana
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 50m 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
Gary 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 Gary, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gary
Daylight Hours in Gary
Gary gets 14h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gary is at 05:30 and sunset in Gary is at 20:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 09m near the December solstice to 15h 11m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gary and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gary right now.
Common Questions About Time in Gary
What is the current local time in Gary?
The live local time in Gary is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gary currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Gary in?
Gary uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Gary observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gary is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Gary's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gary.
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Prayer Times in Gary
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:23 | 05:30 | 12:55 | 16:55 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:24 | 05:30 | 12:55 | 16:55 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:26 | 05:31 | 12:55 | 16:55 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:27 | 05:32 | 12:55 | 16:55 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:29 | 05:33 | 12:55 | 16:54 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:30 | 05:34 | 12:55 | 16:54 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:32 | 05:35 | 12:55 | 16:54 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gary
Sunrise
in Gary
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Gary
↓
8:20 PM
Day Length
14h 49m
Dawn
in Gary
4:56 AM
Dusk
in Gary
8:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gary
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:31
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:24
Distances & Clock Changes in Gary
How Far Is Gary From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,120 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,823 km | W (263deg) |
| London | 6,357 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,654 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 8,016 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,369 km | SE (142deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,181 km | NW (324deg) |
| Dubai | 11,651 km | NE (35deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gary?
Gary next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gary's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gary and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.6deg S, 92.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary
What time is it in Gary right now?
The current local time in Gary is 17:57 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Gary follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Gary in?
Gary 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 Gary?
Is Gary on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gary is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gary today?
Today in Gary: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 20:20, giving 14h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gary tonight?
The moon phase over Gary tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Gary?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gary, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.