Time zone in Chicago
- Time zone: Central Daylight Time (CDT)
- UTC offset right now: UTC−5
- IANA time zone ID: America/Chicago
- Country: United States
Daylight saving time
Chicago observes daylight saving time. Right now it is on Central Daylight Time (UTC−5).
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks in Chicago go back one hour, to UTC−6.
- On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks in Chicago go forward one hour, to UTC−5.
Chicago compared to other cities
| City | Time now | vs. Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| New York | — | 1 hr ahead |
| Los Angeles | — | 2 hrs behind |
| London | — | 6 hrs ahead |
| Paris | — | 7 hrs ahead |
| Dubai | — | 9 hrs ahead |
| Mumbai | — | 10 hrs 30 min ahead |
| Tokyo | — | 14 hrs ahead |
| Sydney | — | 16 hrs ahead |
Planning a call? Use the time zone converter to check any time of day.