Current Time in Chicago
08:04:48 PM
Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Time zoneCentral Daylight TimeAmerica/Chicago
- UTC offsetUTC−5
- Daylight saving timeIn effect until November 1, 2026
Chicago observes daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC−6. Chicago is 1 h behind New York.
Time difference between Chicago and other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:04 PM | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | 06:04 PM | −2 h |
| Mexico City | 07:04 PM | −1 h |
| São Paulo | 10:04 PM | +2 h |
| London | 02:04 AM | +6 h |
| Paris | 03:04 AM | +7 h |
| Berlin | 03:04 AM | +7 h |
| Kyiv | 04:04 AM | +8 h |
| Moscow | 04:04 AM | +8 h |
| Istanbul | 04:04 AM | +8 h |
| Dubai | 05:04 AM | +9 h |
| Riyadh | 04:04 AM | +8 h |
| New Delhi | 06:34 AM | +10 h 30 min |
| Bangkok | 08:04 AM | +12 h |
| Beijing | 09:04 AM | +13 h |
| Tokyo | 10:04 AM | +14 h |
| Sydney | 12:04 PM | +16 h |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses Central Daylight Time (UTC−5).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC−6.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
Chicago is 1 h behind New York.