Time Now in Geneva, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.89° N, 88.31° W
Elevation: 217 m above sea level
Population rank: #2343 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
Geneva 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 Geneva, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Geneva
Daylight Hours in Geneva
Geneva gets 14h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Geneva is at 05:32 and sunset in Geneva is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 07m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Geneva and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Geneva right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Geneva
What is the current local time in Geneva?
The live local time in Geneva is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Geneva currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Geneva in?
Geneva uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Geneva observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Geneva is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Geneva's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Geneva.
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Prayer Times in Geneva
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 03:23 | 05:32 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:25 | 05:32 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:26 | 05:33 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:28 | 05:34 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:29 | 05:35 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:31 | 05:36 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:32 | 05:37 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
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14-day Forecast for Geneva
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Geneva
Sunrise
in Geneva
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in Geneva
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 53m
Dawn
in Geneva
4:58 AM
Dusk
in Geneva
8:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Geneva
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:24
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Geneva
How Far Is Geneva From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,201 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,748 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,394 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,693 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,025 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,444 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,107 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,668 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Geneva?
Geneva next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Geneva's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Geneva and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.9deg S, 91.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geneva
What time is it in Geneva right now?
The current local time in Geneva is 23:39 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Geneva follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Geneva in?
Geneva 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 Geneva?
Is Geneva on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Geneva is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Geneva today?
Today in Geneva: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Geneva tonight?
The moon phase over Geneva tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Geneva?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Geneva, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.