🇺🇸 Chicago

Chicago runs on UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 5:35 AMSunset 8:20 PM(local)

Chicago: daylight saving timeNow UTC-5 CDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
ChicagoUTC-5CDT
Dialing code+1
Population2,664,452
Coordinates41.85°N, 87.65°W
Elevation179 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Chicago right now?
Chicago runs on UTC-5 (CDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is on UTC-5 (CDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Chicago use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Chicago commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).