What time is it in Arlington Heights right now?

Arlington Heights is on America/Chicago, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Arlington Heights in?

Arlington Heights uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Arlington Heights observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−6.

What time do the sun rise and set in Arlington Heights today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:49 AM and sets at about 8:06 PM local time in Arlington Heights, giving roughly 14h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:58 PM.

United States · Illinois

Current local time in Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights keeps time on the America/Chicago zone, currently UTC−5. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Arlington Heights, Illinois

11:02

Fri, Jul 31UTC−5

Arlington Heights time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Chicago
Current UTC offset: UTC−5
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
Country: United States
Region: Illinois
Coordinates: 42.09°, -87.98°
Population: 75,926
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Arlington Heights today

Computed from Arlington Heights's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Solar noon: 12:58 PM
Day length: 14h 18m
Civil dawn: 5:12 AM
Civil dusk: 8:43 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:24 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:31 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Arlington Heights time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Arlington Heights is
Los AngelesUnited States	09:02 AM	2h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	05:02 PM	6h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	08:02 PM	9h behind
TokyoJapan	01:02 AM	14h behind

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Working with Arlington Heights time

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Arlington Heightstime — questions & answers

What time is it in Arlington Heights right now?: Arlington Heights is on America/Chicago, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Arlington Heights in?: Arlington Heights uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Arlington Heights observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−6.
What time do the sun rise and set in Arlington Heights today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:49 AM and sets at about 8:06 PM local time in Arlington Heights, giving roughly 14h 18m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:58 PM.