Current time in
Chicago, United States
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Chicago · UTC-05:00 · DST in effect
About Chicago, United States
The local time in Chicago, United States follows the America/Chicago identifier, at present UTC-05:00 (CDT). Whether you are lining up a meeting or catching a flight, the second-by-second clock above and the conversion table below keep Chicago, United States time clear at a glance.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Chicago
- Abbreviation
- CDT
- UTC offset
- UTC-05:00
- Daylight saving
- In effect
Daylight saving time ends in Chicago, United States on 1 November 2026, when the clock moves back to UTC-06:00 (CST).
Chicago, United States vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (this zone) | UTC-05:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Chicago, United States right now? ▾
The current time in Chicago, United States is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the UTC offset for Chicago, United States? ▾
Chicago, United States is currently at UTC-05:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Chicago, United States observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
Yes, Chicago, United States is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Chicago, United States use? ▾
Chicago, United States uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.