Current local time in Chicago
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Chicago, United States uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6).
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (America/Chicago)
- UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time now
- No
- Country/region
- United States
- Coordinates
- 41.8781, -87.6298
Daylight saving time in Chicago
Chicago observes daylight saving time, but it is not in effect right now. The next clock change is on March 14, 2027 at 03:00 AM local time, when the offset changes from UTC−6 to UTC−5.
Sunrise and sunset in Chicago
Today in Chicago the sun rises at 06:25 AM and sets at 04:42 PM, giving 10 h 17 min of daylight.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 | 06:25 AM | 04:42 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 06:26 AM | 04:41 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 06:28 AM | 04:39 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 06:29 AM | 04:38 PM | 10 h 09 min |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 06:30 AM | 04:37 PM | 10 h 07 min |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 06:31 AM | 04:36 PM | 10 h 05 min |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 06:33 AM | 04:35 PM | 10 h 02 min |
Time difference from Chicago
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 h ahead | |
| London | 6 h ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 h ahead | |
| Paris | 7 h ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 h behind | |
| Sydney | 17 h ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 h ahead | |
| Singapore | 14 h ahead | |
| Hong Kong | 14 h ahead | |
| Berlin | 7 h ahead | |
| São Paulo | 3 h ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago, United States uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, but it is not in effect right now. The next clock change is on March 14, 2027 at 03:00 AM local time, when the offset changes from UTC−6 to UTC−5.
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
Compared with London, Chicago is 6 h behind.