Time Now in Zion, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.45° N, 87.83° W
Elevation: 198 m above sea level
Population rank: #2115 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: 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
Zion 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 Zion, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Zion
Daylight Hours in Zion
Zion gets 15h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zion is at 05:23 and sunset in Zion is at 20:29.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 03m near the December solstice to 15h 17m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zion and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zion right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Zion
What is the current local time in Zion?
The live local time in Zion is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Zion currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Zion in?
Zion uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Zion observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zion is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Zion's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zion.
Weather in Zion
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Prayer Times in Zion
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 9 Jul ● | 03:07 | 05:22 | 12:56 | 16:59 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:08 | 05:23 | 12:56 | 16:59 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:10 | 05:24 | 12:56 | 16:59 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:11 | 05:25 | 12:56 | 16:59 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:12 | 05:25 | 12:57 | 16:59 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:14 | 05:26 | 12:57 | 16:59 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:15 | 05:27 | 12:57 | 16:59 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Zion
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14-day Forecast for Zion
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zion
Sunrise
in Zion
↑
5:23 AM
Sunset
in Zion
↓
8:29 PM
Day Length
15h 06m
Dawn
in Zion
4:48 AM
Dusk
in Zion
9:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Zion
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
34.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 00:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:39
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Distances & Clock Changes in Zion
How Far Is Zion From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,165 km | E (95deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,797 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,323 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,622 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 7,952 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,468 km | SE (142deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,081 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,594 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Zion?
Zion next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Zion's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zion and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.5deg S, 92.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zion
What time is it in Zion right now?
The current local time in Zion is 00:08 on Thursday, July 09, 2026. Zion follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Zion in?
Zion 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 Zion?
Is Zion on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Zion is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zion today?
Today in Zion: sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset is at 20:29, giving 15h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zion tonight?
The moon phase over Zion tonight is Waning Crescent with 34.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Zion?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zion, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.