Current Time in Chicago, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CSTUTC-6
Chicago time zone
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
41.85° N, 87.65° W
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
4:42 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 17 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to New York | +1 hour | |
| Chicago to London | +6 hours | |
| Chicago to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| Chicago to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| Chicago to Tokyo | +15 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:25 AM and sets at 4:42 PM local time, giving 10 hours 17 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.