Time in Johnston, United States now
7:07:50 AM
Monday, September 7, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:47 AM ↓ 7:38 PM
Day length 12h 51m
Solar noon 1:12 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Iowa (8)
Johnston facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Iowa
- Coordinates
- 41.6730, -93.6977
- Population
- 20,871
Frequently asked
What time is it in Johnston right now?
The current local time in Johnston is shown above and updates live every second. Johnston is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Johnston in?
Johnston uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Johnston on daylight saving time?
Yes. Johnston is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Johnston and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Johnston (New York is currently 8:07 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
