What time zone is Dubuque in?

Dubuque is in the Central Daylight Time timezone, abbreviated CDT, with a UTC offset of UTC-5. Daylight Saving Time is currently active.

What is the UTC offset for Dubuque?

The UTC offset for Dubuque is UTC-5 (CDT). During DST the offset shifts by +1 hour.

Does Dubuque observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Dubuque currently observes Daylight Saving Time — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard CDT time.

What is the current local time in Dubuque?

The current local time in Dubuque, United States can be seen live on this page. The city is in the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5).

How do I convert Dubuque time to other time zones?

Use the WorldTimePage Timezone Converter at https://worldtimepage.com/convert. Enter Dubuque (CDT, UTC-5) as the source timezone and select your destination city or timezone.

Are Dubuque and Chicago on the same time?

Yes — both Dubuque and Chicago are in United States and share the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). They follow the exact same local time, including any daylight saving transitions.

How many people live in Dubuque?

Dubuque has a population of approximately 60,000. It is located in United States (Iowa) and observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5).

When does Dubuque change clocks for Daylight Saving Time?

Dubuque follows the daylight saving schedule of United States. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks fall back 1 hour. DST is currently active.

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Q: What time is it in Dubuque right now?

The current local time in Dubuque is displayed live at the top of this page. Dubuque observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5).

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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See the exact local time in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Dubuque follows Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.

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What Time Is It in Dubuque Right Now?

The current local time in Dubuque, Iowa, United States is 04:32:37 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Dubuque observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.

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Dubuque Time Zone Information

UTC offset, DST status, and Dubuque timezone details

Timezone: Central Daylight Time
UTC Offset: UTC-5
IANA Identifier: America/Chicago

Daylight Saving Time: Currently active (+1h)
Country: 🇺🇸 United States
Region / State: Iowa

Dubuque is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.

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Dubuque Time Zone Information

Time Zone Details

Time Zone: CDT
Full Name: Central Daylight Time
UTC Offset: UTC-5
IANA Zone: America/Chicago
Country: 🇺🇸 United States
DST Active: Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
Region/State: Iowa

Daylight Saving Time: Dubuque is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.

Dubuque is located in United States (Iowa) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).

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