Current time in Springfield

Springfield

6:34 a.m.
March 17, 2026

Local time in Springfield

The time in Springfield is 5 hours behind UTC and 1 hour behind Columbus. The current timezone in Springfield is Central Daylight Time (CDT). Springfield is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST) also known as summer time. Daylight Saving Time in Springfield ends at Oct. 31, 2026.

Details for the time in Springfield

Current time
6:34 a.m.
Time zone Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Standard timezone: Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA time zone America/Chicago
Your time difference 1 hour behind Columbus
UTC time difference UTC-5
5 hours behind UTC

Springfield Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Springfield uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Springfield.

DST started at March 7, 2026
Sets the clock forward 1 hour
DST is ending at Oct. 31, 2026
Sets the clock back 1 hour
Next DST starts at March 13, 2027
Sets the clock forward 1 hour