Zone Name
Central Standard Time (CST)
6.4°
Live Global Time
Current time in Palatine
Current local time for Palatine, Illinois, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.
UTC Offset
UTC-06:00
DST starts
Mar 8, 2026
DST ends
Nov 1, 2026
Difference
Analog Clock
12
3
6
9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Palatine Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Palatine, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Palatine?
The current local time in Palatine updates live on this page. The timezone is Central Standard Time (CST), with a UTC offset of UTC-06:00.
What timezone is Palatine in?
Palatine currently uses the Central Standard Time (CST) timezone (UTC-06:00). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Palatine?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Palatine in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Palatine observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Palatine observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
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Current local time for Palatine, Illinois, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.
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