What Time Is It in Chicago?
See what time it is in Chicago, the United States right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
Chicago is in the United States and follows the America/Chicago time zone. Standard time is UTC−6 (CST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC−5 (CDT). Next changes: clocks go back on November 1, 2026; clocks go forward on March 14, 2027. Chicago is normally 6 hours behind London. For a few weeks a year (5 hours behind) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago: standard time is UTC−6 (CST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC−5 (CDT).
Does Chicago have daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago sets the clocks forward in spring and back in autumn. Next changes: clocks go back on November 1, 2026; clocks go forward on March 14, 2027.
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
Chicago is normally 6 hours behind London. For a few weeks a year (5 hours behind) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.