What time is it in Near North Side right now?

Near North Side 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 Near North Side in?

Near North Side 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 Near North Side 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 Near North Side today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:48 AM and sets at about 8:04 PM local time in Near North Side, giving roughly 14h 17m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:57 PM.

United States · Illinois

Current local time in Near North Side

Near North Side 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

Near North Side, Illinois

09:54

Fri, Jul 31UTC−5

Near North Side 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: 41.90°, -87.63°
Population: 85,711
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Near North Side today

Computed from Near North Side'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: 5:48 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Solar noon: 12:57 PM
Day length: 14h 17m
Civil dawn: 5:11 AM
Civil dusk: 8:41 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:23 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:30 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Near North Side time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Near North Side is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:54 AM	2h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:54 PM	6h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:54 PM	9h behind
TokyoJapan	11:54 PM	14h behind

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Working with Near North Side time

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Near North Sidetime — questions & answers

What time is it in Near North Side right now?: Near North Side 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 Near North Side in?: Near North Side 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 Near North Side 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 Near North Side today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:48 AM and sets at about 8:04 PM local time in Near North Side, giving roughly 14h 17m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:57 PM.