Current Time in West Ridge, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42° N, 87.69° W
Elevation: 182 m above sea level
Population rank: #576 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 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CDT
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
The time now in West Ridge, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. West Ridge currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Local time in West Ridge runs on a UTC−06:00 offset (America/Chicago). The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Being in the temperate belt, West Ridge sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 182 m. West Ridge is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 1150 km off. A major centre in the United States, West Ridge keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
West Ridge gets 10h 43m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:12 and sunset at 17:56.
West Ridge Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in West Ridge
West Ridge gets 10h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in West Ridge is at 07:12 and sunset in West Ridge is at 17:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 06m near the December solstice to 15h 14m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between West Ridge and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from West Ridge right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing West Ridge's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as West Ridge.
Weather in West Ridge
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Prayer Times in West Ridge
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 05:36 | 07:12 | 12:35 | 15:30 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:37 | 07:13 | 12:34 | 15:29 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:38 | 07:14 | 12:34 | 15:28 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:39 | 07:15 | 12:34 | 15:27 | 17:53 | 19:23 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:40 | 07:17 | 12:34 | 15:26 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:41 | 07:18 | 12:34 | 15:25 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:42 | 07:19 | 12:34 | 15:24 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
14-day Forecast for West Ridge
Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Ridge
Moon Phases & Times for West Ridge
Distances & Clock Changes in West Ridge
How Far Is West Ridge From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,150 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,801 km | W (262deg) |
| London | 6,348 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,646 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 7,990 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,422 km | SE (142deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,128 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,629 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in West Ridge?
West Ridge next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
West Ridge's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from West Ridge and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.0deg S, 92.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Ridge
What time is it in West Ridge right now?
The current local time in West Ridge is 06:11 on Friday, October 23, 2026. West Ridge follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is West Ridge in?
Clocks in West Ridge follow the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is West Ridge?
West Ridge is UTC-05:00 right now. To convert UTC to West Ridge local time, shift the clock 05:00 hours backward.
Is West Ridge on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 23, 2026, West Ridge has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Ridge today?
In West Ridge today the sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 17:56, giving 10h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Ridge tonight?
The moon phase over West Ridge tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 91.0% illumination.
What is solar time in West Ridge?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In West Ridge, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.