Current Time in Chicago, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Chicago time zone
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
41.85° N, 87.65° W
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
6:52 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to New York | +1 hour | |
| Chicago to London | +6 hours | |
| Chicago to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Chicago to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Chicago to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Chicago. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Chicago
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 6:52 PM local time, giving 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Chicago?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Chicago follows Central Time.