Current local time in Chicago, United States
CDT · UTC-05:00 · Central Daylight Time
About Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States uses the Central Daylight Time time zone (America/Chicago), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 2,720,546.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Illinois |
| Coordinates: | 41°51′N / 87°39′W |
| Population: | 2,720,546 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Chicago
| 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
Chicago 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 Chicago today
| Sunrise: | 07:10 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:35 |
| Day length: | 10h 50m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:41 – 18:28 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Chicago
- London−6 hChicago is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hChicago is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hChicago is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Chicago time
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago (Central Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago 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 Chicago and London?
Right now Chicago 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 Chicago and New York?
Right now Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.