Current local time in Gary, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Gary. Gary is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Indiana |
| Population | about 336,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.58° N, 87.33° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Gary 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 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:15 AM | 8:26 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:12 AM | 4:22 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Gary at about 11:58 AM in mid-January, and about 12:55 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Gary sits at 87.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Gary time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Gary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 45 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Evanston | 60 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Joliet | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Aurora | 83 km (52 mi) | same time |
| South Bend | 90 km (56 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Elgin | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Waukegan | 97 km (60 mi) | same time |
| Elkhart | 114 km (71 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
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 Gary in?
Gary is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Gary have daylight saving time?
Gary 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 Gary when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Gary's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 11 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).