United States
Time now in DeKalb County
Saturday, 22 August 2026
Sunrise 06:09Sunset 07:23Time zone UTC −5
Time zone
America/Chicago
UTC offset
UTC −5
Daylight saving
In effect now
Population
71,813
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
07:23
Day length
13h 14m
Coordinates
34.46, -85.80
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About the time in DeKalb County
The zone identifier America/Chicago is the value you want in code, calendars and travel systems. Abbreviations change with the season, but America/Chicago keeps pointing at Chicago time whatever the date, which is why every timestamp on this page is built from it.
DeKalb County sits at latitude 34.46, in the mid-latitude band, so day length here swings noticeably between midwinter and midsummer — today's 13h 14m is one point on that curve, not a fixed value.
Around 71,813 people live in DeKalb County, and all of them keep the same civil time, so the reading above applies to the whole urban area — not just the city centre.
Frequently asked questions about time in DeKalb County
- When do the sun rise and set in DeKalb County today?
- Sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 07:23, giving 13h 14m of daylight.
- Does DeKalb County change its clocks for daylight saving?
- Yes, and it is in effect now. Clocks change again on 1 November 2026.
- What are normal business hours in DeKalb County in UTC?
- A 09:00–17:00 working day in DeKalb County runs from 14:00–22:00 UTC today.
- What time is it in DeKalb County right now?
- The live clock above shows the current time in DeKalb County, updating every second from America/Chicago (UTC −5).
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