Essential Information
- Time Zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- UTC-05:00Central Daylight Time
- Region
- North America
- Country
- USA 🇺🇸
- Coordinates
- 41.8781° N, 87.6298° W
- Currency
- USD - US Dollar (US$)
- Language
- English
- Population
- 2,664,452 (2024)
- Area
- 606.1 km²
- Calling Code
- +1 312, 773, 872
Current Time in Major Cities
Time Zone Details
- IANA Time Zone
- America/Chicago
- Abbreviation
- CDT
- Standard Time
- CST (UTC-06:00)
- DST Start
- Second Sunday in March
- DST End
- First Sunday in November
Today's Highlights
More- First Light
- 05:52 AM
- Solar Noon
- 12:48 PM
- Last Light
- 07:44 PM
- Day Length
- 12h 55m
City time guide
Current time in Chicago, USA
ClockHorizon shows the current local time in Chicago, USA, the active America/Chicago time zone, the current UTC-05:00 offset, daylight status, sunrise and sunset estimates, and time differences with major cities.
FAQ
Chicago time questions
What time is it in Chicago right now?
The current time in Chicago, USA is 2:07:45 AM in the America/Chicago time zone.
What timezone is Chicago in?
Chicago, USA uses America/Chicago. The current abbreviation is CDT.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago, USA observes daylight saving time where local rules apply.
What is the UTC offset for Chicago?
The current UTC offset for Chicago, USA is UTC-05:00.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chicago?
Sunrise is 06:21 AM and sunset is 07:15 PM for the selected local date.