Current Time in Chicago (2026)

Chicago is in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Central Daylight Time

America/Chicago · CDT

UTC offset

UTC−5

Daylight saving now

Yes — Chicago is on summer time

Next clock change

November 1, 2026

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Compare Chicago with another city

• Chicago ↔ New York
• Chicago ↔ Los Angeles
• Chicago ↔ San Francisco
• Chicago ↔ Denver
• Chicago ↔ Toronto
• Chicago ↔ Mexico City
• Chicago ↔ São Paulo
• Chicago ↔ Bogotá

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Chicago right now?

The current time in Chicago is 10:33 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Chicago uses Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago, CDT).

What timezone is Chicago in?

Chicago is in the Central Daylight Time (IANA: America/Chicago, abbreviation: CDT).

What is Chicago's UTC offset?

Chicago is currently UTC−5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Chicago observe daylight saving?

Yes — Chicago observes daylight saving time. Chicago is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.