Current time in Chicago, USA

18:06:00

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Time zone

CST

Central Time

UTC offset

UTC-06:00

America/Chicago

Sunrise

06:40

Today

Sunset

16:32

9h 53m of daylight

Next clock change: clocks go forward 1h on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.

Chicago compared with the world

New York1h ahead19:06
London6h ahead00:06next day
Dubai10h ahead04:06next day
Mumbai11h 30m ahead05:36next day
Singapore14h ahead08:06next day
Tokyo15h ahead09:06next day
Sydney17h ahead11:06next day
Los Angeles2h behind16:06

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Upcoming holidays in USA

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Other cities in USA

New York19:06 Los Angeles16:06 Houston18:06 Philadelphia19:06 Dallas18:06 Miami19:06 Boston19:06 Detroit19:06 Atlanta19:06 Washington, D.C.19:06 Phoenix17:06 San Francisco16:06

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago is in the Central Time zone, America/Chicago in the IANA database, currently at UTC-06:00.

Does Chicago have daylight saving time?

Yes. Clocks in Chicago change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.

What is the best time to call Chicago?

Business hours in Chicago usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in USA before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule