Current Time in St. Charles, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.91° N, 88.31° W
Elevation: 223 m above sea level
Population rank: #1528 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
St. Charles 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 St. Charles, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in St. Charles
St. Charles gets 15h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in St. Charles is at 05:17 and sunset in St. Charles is at 20:28.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 07m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:01 | 05:17 | 12:53 | 16:55 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:00 | 05:17 | 12:53 | 16:55 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:00 | 05:17 | 12:53 | 16:56 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:00 | 05:17 | 12:53 | 16:56 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:00 | 05:17 | 12:53 | 16:56 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:00 | 05:17 | 12:54 | 16:56 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:00 | 05:17 | 12:54 | 16:57 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for St. Charles
Sunrise
in St. Charles
↑
5:17 AM
Sunset
in St. Charles
↓
8:28 PM
Day Length
15h 11m
Dawn
in St. Charles
4:42 AM
Dusk
in St. Charles
9:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for St. Charles
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
8.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:03
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How Far Is St. Charles From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,201 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,749 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,392 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,691 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,023 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,446 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,105 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,666 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in St. Charles?
St. Charles next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
St. Charles's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from St. Charles and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.9deg S, 91.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Charles
What time is it in St. Charles right now?
The current local time in St. Charles is 13:27 on Friday, June 12, 2026. St. Charles follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is St. Charles in?
St. Charles 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 St. Charles?
St. Charles is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to St. Charles local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is St. Charles on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — St. Charles is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in St. Charles today?
Today in St. Charles: sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset is at 20:28, giving 15h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over St. Charles tonight?
The moon phase over St. Charles tonight is Waning Crescent with 8.5% illumination.
What is solar time in St. Charles?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In St. Charles, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.