Current local time in Cedar Rapids, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Iowa |
| Population | about 149,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.97° N, 91.66° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Cedar Rapids uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:31 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:31 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cedar Rapids at about 12:15 PM in mid-January, and about 1:12 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 7 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cedar Rapids sits at 91.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Cedar Rapids time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cedar Rapids |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cedar Rapids |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Rock Island | 107 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Des Moines | 168 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Rockford | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Peoria | 218 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Madison | 222 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Rochester | 237 km (148 mi) | same time |
| Elgin | 279 km (173 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cedar Rapids in?
Cedar Rapids is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Cedar Rapids have daylight saving time?
Cedar Rapids uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Cedar Rapids when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cedar Rapids's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 7 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).