Current Time in Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, USA

5:31:39 PM

17:31:39

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Rensselaer is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rensselaer

Sunrise6:33 AMSolar noon12:42 PMSunset6:50 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 42 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Indiana
County
Jasper County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
5,927
Elevation
202 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 56' N / 87° 09' W
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Clock changes in Rensselaer

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 17 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination58%
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Saturday, September 19, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 17 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(50.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
No event on this local date
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 17 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 15 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 12 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 09 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 07 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 04 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 01 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rensselaer

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Upcoming public holidays in Indiana

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

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rensselaer in?
Rensselaer currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Rensselaer?
Clocks in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer currently on daylight saving time?
Rensselaer is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Rensselaer right now?
Rensselaer is currently UTC−05:00