Current time in Chicago
Chicago is on UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time.
IANA zone America/Chicago. Time from your device clock, converted with your browser's copy of the tz database.
Time difference from Chicago
| Place | Chicago is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 h behind all year | |
| Los Angeles | 2 h ahead all year | |
| London | 6 h behind 5 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Berlin | 7 h behind 6 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| India | 10 h 30 min behind 11 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 14 h behind 15 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 15 h behind 17 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 16 h behind 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| UTC | 5 h behind 6 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
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Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Chicago
Standard: UTC−6 (CST)
Daylight saving: UTC−5 (CDT)
Same clock all year as: Knox, Tell City, Matamoros, Menominee, Beulah, Center, New Salem, Ojinaga, Rankin Inlet, Resolute, Winnipeg, Easter.
Daylight saving in Chicago
UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
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Questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses the IANA zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time.
Does Chicago use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is Chicago?
Chicago is 1 h behind New York (US Eastern Time) all year.
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
Chicago is usually 6 h behind London (5 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
Does Chicago have more than one time zone?
No. All of Chicago uses America/Chicago (CST).