Time Now in South Elgin, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.99° N, 88.29° W
Elevation: 216 m above sea level
Population rank: #2285 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
South Elgin 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 South Elgin, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in South Elgin
Daylight Hours in South Elgin
South Elgin gets 14h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in South Elgin is at 05:32 and sunset in South Elgin is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 06m near the December solstice to 15h 14m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in South Elgin
What is the current local time in South Elgin?
The live local time in South Elgin is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. South Elgin currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is South Elgin in?
South Elgin uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does South Elgin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Elgin is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:24 | 05:32 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:25 | 05:33 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:27 | 05:34 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:28 | 05:35 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:30 | 05:36 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:31 | 05:36 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:33 | 05:37 | 12:59 | 16:58 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for South Elgin
Sunrise
in South Elgin
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in South Elgin
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 52m
Dawn
in South Elgin
4:59 AM
Dusk
in South Elgin
8:58 PM
Moon Phases & Times for South Elgin
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:28
Distances & Clock Changes in South Elgin
How Far Is South Elgin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,199 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,752 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,385 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,684 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,015 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,452 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,099 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,658 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in South Elgin?
South Elgin next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
South Elgin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from South Elgin and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.0deg S, 91.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Elgin
What time is it in South Elgin right now?
The current local time in South Elgin is 11:39 on Friday, July 17, 2026. South Elgin follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is South Elgin in?
South Elgin 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 South Elgin?
South Elgin is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to South Elgin local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is South Elgin on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — South Elgin is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in South Elgin today?
Today in South Elgin: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over South Elgin tonight?
The moon phase over South Elgin tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.4% illumination.
What is solar time in South Elgin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In South Elgin, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.