Current local time in Elkhart, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Elkhart. Elkhart is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Indiana |
| Population | about 100,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.68° N, 85.97° W |
| Time zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Elkhart uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). 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 | 7:47 AM | 7:55 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 6:09 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| September equinox | 7:31 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:07 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Elkhart at about 12:52 PM in mid-January, and about 1:49 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 44 minutes ahead of the sun, because Elkhart sits at 86.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Elkhart time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Elkhart |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Elkhart |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend | 23 km (15 mi) | same time |
| Kalamazoo | 75 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Fort Wayne | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Gary | 114 km (71 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Grand Rapids | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Chicago | 149 km (92 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Evanston | 149 km (93 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Lansing | 165 km (103 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
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- Philadelphia
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- San Diego
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Questions people ask
What time zone is Elkhart in?
Elkhart is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Elkhart have daylight saving time?
Elkhart uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Elkhart when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Elkhart's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 44 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).