Time Now in Gatesville, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 31.44° N, 97.74° W
Elevation: 246 m above sea level
Population rank: #3136 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Texas
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m 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
Gatesville 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 Gatesville, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gatesville
Daylight Hours in Gatesville
Gatesville gets 13h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gatesville is at 06:37 and sunset in Gatesville is at 20:36.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 06m near the December solstice to 14h 11m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Gatesville
What is the current local time in Gatesville?
The live local time in Gatesville is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gatesville currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Gatesville in?
Gatesville uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Gatesville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gatesville is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Gatesville's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gatesville.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:58 | 06:37 | 13:37 | 17:16 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:59 | 06:38 | 13:37 | 17:16 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:00 | 06:38 | 13:37 | 17:16 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:00 | 06:39 | 13:37 | 17:16 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:01 | 06:39 | 13:37 | 17:16 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:02 | 06:40 | 13:37 | 17:16 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:03 | 06:41 | 13:37 | 17:17 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gatesville
Sunrise
in Gatesville
↑
6:37 AM
Sunset
in Gatesville
↓
8:36 PM
Day Length
13h 58m
Dawn
in Gatesville
6:09 AM
Dusk
in Gatesville
9:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gatesville
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:12
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 23:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Gatesville
How Far Is Gatesville From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,936 km | WNW (284deg) |
| New York | 2,359 km | ENE (57deg) |
| London | 7,811 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 8,103 km | NE (43deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,182 km | SE (132deg) |
| Moscow | 9,436 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,449 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 13,094 km | NNE (28deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gatesville?
Gatesville next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gatesville's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gatesville and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.4deg S, 82.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gatesville
What time is it in Gatesville right now?
The current local time in Gatesville is 23:26 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Gatesville follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Gatesville in?
Gatesville 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 Gatesville?
Gatesville is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Gatesville local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Gatesville on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gatesville is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gatesville today?
Today in Gatesville: sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset is at 20:36, giving 13h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gatesville tonight?
The moon phase over Gatesville tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Gatesville?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gatesville, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.