Current local time in Carol Stream, United States
CDT · UTC-05:00 · Central Daylight Time
About Carol Stream
Carol Stream, Illinois, United States uses the Central Daylight Time time zone (America/Chicago), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 40,356.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Illinois |
| Coordinates: | 41°55′N / 88°08′W |
| Population: | 40,356 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Carol Stream
| IANA time zone: | America/Chicago |
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| Time zone name: | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Carol Stream is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-06:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-06:00 (CST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Carol Stream today
| Sunrise: | 07:14 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:36 |
| Day length: | 10h 44m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:46 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Carol Stream
- London−6 hCarol Stream is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hCarol Stream is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hCarol Stream is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Carol Stream time
What time zone is Carol Stream in?
Carol Stream uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago (Central Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Carol Stream observe daylight saving time?
Carol Stream is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-06:00.
What is the time difference between Carol Stream and London?
Right now Carol Stream is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Carol Stream and New York?
Right now Carol Stream is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.