Current local time in ChicagoIllinois, United States
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America/ChicagoUTC−6 / UTC−5
Chicago keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
Daylight saving time in Chicago
Chicago changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5
Cities on the same time as Chicago
These places show the same clock as Chicago every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Nashville, Oklahoma City, New South Memphis
- In other countries
Reynosa (Mexico)
Chicago time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 41.85°, -87.65°
- Population
- 2,664,452
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Chicago today
Computed from Chicago'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
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Chicago time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Chicago is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 9h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 16h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Chicago time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Chicago right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Chicago, updated every second from your device's clock. Chicago keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- What time zone is Chicago in?
- Chicago is in the IANA time zone America/Chicago: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5.
- Which cities share Chicago's time?
- Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Nashville keep the same clock as Chicago all year.
Planning something with Chicago?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Chicago and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Chicago into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Chicago offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/Chicago time zone set correctly.
Other cities in United States
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