Current Time in Chicago, IL
Chicago is on Central Time, UTC−5. Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time. The sun rises there at 5:43 AM and sets at 8:12 PM today.
The difference from your own time zone appears here when the page loads.
Chicago time zone
Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Chicago's coordinates and refresh on each rebuild; the clock above is live.
Chicago time compared with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference from Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 8:30 PM | 2 hours behind |
| New York, NY | 11:30 PM | 1 hour ahead |
| London, UK | 4:30 AM | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 7:30 AM | 9 hours ahead |
| Shanghai, China | 11:30 AM | 13 hours ahead |
| Tokyo, Japan | 12:30 PM | 14 hours ahead |
Differences follow each region's daylight-saving rules, so they change when either city's clocks move.
Related astronomical information
Calculated astronomical positions for these coordinates. Local weather and conditions are not modelled.
About Chicago time
This page shows the local time in Chicago, IL — the same clock people there are reading. Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time.
Comparing several places at once? The world clock lists every UTC offset side by side and marks your own. Waiting for a moment that lands at the same instant everywhere, whatever the zone? Follow a countdown, or set a timer or an alarm.
Chicago time FAQ
What time is it in Chicago, IL right now? The clock at the top of this page shows Chicago's current local time and updates every minute. Chicago is on Central Time (UTC-5). Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time.
What time zone is Chicago in? Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone, known as Central Time, currently UTC-5. Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time.
How far ahead or behind is Chicago? The table on this page compares Chicago with six major cities, and the line under the clock works out the difference from your own time zone as soon as the page loads.