What time is it in Chicago now?

The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Chicago, Illinois.

Is Chicago on Central Time?

Yes. Chicago is in the Central Time zone and uses CST or CDT depending on daylight saving time.

Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago uses Central Daylight Time during daylight saving time and Central Standard Time in winter.

Current time in Chicago

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City: Chicago
Country: Illinois

Current time in Chicago, Illinois

Use this page to check the current time in Chicago, Illinois, including Central Time for calls, travel, broadcasts, and scheduling across the United States.

Chicago follows Central Standard Time in winter and Central Daylight Time during daylight saving time. The live clock above reflects the current Chicago time automatically.

Country: United States
State: Illinois
Common searches: Chicago time, Illinois time, Central Time
Standard time: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6)
Daylight time: Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5)

Chicago time FAQ

What time is it in Chicago now?: The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Chicago on Central Time?: Yes. Chicago is in the Central Time zone and uses CST or CDT depending on daylight saving time.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Chicago uses Central Daylight Time during daylight saving time and Central Standard Time in winter.

Time differences right now

Live comparison of Chicago with cities that often matter for meetings and calls. Differences follow the current daylight saving state on both sides.

City	Local time	Difference from Chicago
New York, United States	5:42 AM	1 h ahead
London, United Kingdom	10:42 AM	6 h ahead
Tokyo, Japan	6:42 PM	14 h ahead
Shanghai, China	5:42 PM	13 h ahead
Dubai, United Arab Emirates	1:42 PM	9 h ahead
Sydney, Australia	8:42 PM	16 h ahead
Los Angeles, California	2:42 AM	2 h behind

City facts

Chicago facts

Use this city snapshot alongside the live clock to compare location, daylight, airport, and nearby-city details for Chicago.

Location

Chicago · Illinois · United States

Population

2,896,016

Daylight today

6:56 AM - 6:19 PM

Climate

Humid continental climate · Dfa

Geography and profile

Location: Chicago · Illinois · United States
Population: 2,896,016
Population density: 4,774.3 /km²
Coordinates: 41.8379, -87.6828
Area: 606.58 km²
Altitude: 180 m
Climate: Humid continental climate · Dfa

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise today: 6:56 AM
Sunset today: 6:19 PM

Airports and access

O'Hare International Airport · 24.2 km
Chicago Midway International Airport · 8.2 km
General Mitchell International Airport · 124.7 km

Nearby cities

Cicero · 6.4 km
Stickney · 7.9 km
Forest View · 8.1 km
Berwyn · 9.0 km
Oak Park · 10.4 km
Riverside · 11.1 km
Forest Park · 11.5 km
Lyons · 11.6 km

+4 more nearby cities

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