Time Now in Rock Island, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.51° N, 90.58° W
Elevation: 171 m above sea level
Population rank: #1267 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 1h 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
Rock Island 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 Rock Island, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Rock Island
Daylight Hours in Rock Island
Rock Island gets 14h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rock Island is at 05:43 and sunset in Rock Island is at 20:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 10m near the December solstice to 15h 11m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rock Island and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Rock Island
What is the current local time in Rock Island?
The live local time in Rock Island is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Rock Island currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Rock Island in?
Rock Island uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Rock Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rock Island is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Rock Island's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:36 | 05:43 | 13:08 | 17:08 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:38 | 05:44 | 13:08 | 17:08 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:39 | 05:44 | 13:08 | 17:07 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:41 | 05:45 | 13:08 | 17:07 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:42 | 05:46 | 13:08 | 17:07 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:44 | 05:47 | 13:08 | 17:07 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:45 | 05:48 | 13:08 | 17:07 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rock Island
Sunrise
in Rock Island
↑
5:43 AM
Sunset
in Rock Island
↓
8:33 PM
Day Length
14h 49m
Dawn
in Rock Island
5:10 AM
Dusk
in Rock Island
9:06 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rock Island
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:37
Distances & Clock Changes in Rock Island
How Far Is Rock Island From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,389 km | E (88deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,556 km | W (260deg) |
| London | 6,560 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,862 km | NE (48deg) |
| Moscow | 8,151 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,533 km | SE (139deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,024 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 11,806 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rock Island?
Rock Island next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rock Island's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rock Island and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.5deg S, 89.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Island
What time is it in Rock Island right now?
The current local time in Rock Island is 11:39 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Rock Island follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Rock Island in?
Rock Island 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 Rock Island?
Rock Island is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Rock Island local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Rock Island on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rock Island is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rock Island today?
Today in Rock Island: sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset is at 20:33, giving 14h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rock Island tonight?
The moon phase over Rock Island tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Rock Island?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rock Island, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.