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Current Time in Chicago

The local time in Chicago, the United States, right now, with its time zone, UTC offset, daylight-saving status and how it lines up with other business hubs.

Chicago time zone facts

Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-6 (standard) · UTC-5 (daylight)
Daylight savingObserved, next change Sunday, November 1, 2026
Countrythe United States · dialling code +1

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 during daylight saving time.

Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Chicago shifts its clocks, so its UTC offset moves between UTC-6 and UTC-5 across the year.

What is the current time in Chicago?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Chicago, updating every second, along with today's UTC offset.

The clock updates live from your device using its built-in time-zone database; nothing is sent anywhere. Offsets and daylight-saving dates are accurate for planning, a very out-of-date device can lag a recent rule change.