Current Time in Gary, IN
Gary is a city in Indiana, home to about 67,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Gary is in northwest Indiana, in the Chicago metro area's Central Time zone — unlike most of the state, which runs on Eastern Time.
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Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:54 AM / 6:18 PM
Population
67,000
Gary vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:42 PM BST | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:42 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:42 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gary in?
Gary is in the Central Time zone — Gary is in northwest Indiana, in the Chicago metro area's Central Time zone — unlike most of the state, which runs on Eastern Time.
Does Gary observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Gary observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Gary today?
Today, sunrise in Gary is around 6:54 AM and sunset is around 6:18 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Gary?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.