Current Time in Saint Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois, USA

6:01:40 PM

18:01:40

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Saint Elmo is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Saint Elmo

Sunrise6:35 AMSolar noon12:51 PMSunset7:06 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 48 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Illinois
County
Fayette County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,426
Elevation
189 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 01' N / 88° 50' W
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Clock changes in Saint Elmo

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 32 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination8%
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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 32 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(54.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 32 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 29 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 27 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 24 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 22 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 19 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 16 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Saint Elmo

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

  1. Columbus Day
  2. Election Day
  3. Veterans Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Saint Elmo in?
Saint Elmo currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Saint Elmo?
Clocks in Saint Elmo move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Is Saint Elmo currently on daylight saving time?
Saint Elmo is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Saint Elmo right now?
Saint Elmo is currently UTC−05:00