America/Chicago time now

America/Chicago time zone at a glance

Time zone

Central Standard Time / Central Daylight Time

UTC offset

UTC−06:00 now (UTC−06:00 standard, UTC−05:00 daylight)

IANA identifier

America/Chicago

Abbreviation

CST / CDT

Daylight saving

Observed, not in effect now

Next clock change

Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM (forward 1 hour)

Daylight saving time in America/Chicago

America/Chicago observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC−06:00 to UTC−05:00).

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is America/Chicago in?

America/Chicago is on Central Standard Time in standard time and Central Daylight Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC−06:00 right now (UTC−06:00 in standard time, UTC−05:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is America/Chicago.

What is the time difference between America/Chicago and other cities?

Right now America/Chicago is 6 hours behind London, 1 hour behind New York, 14 hours behind Singapore, 6 hours behind UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.

Does America/Chicago observe daylight saving time?

America/Chicago observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC−06:00 to UTC−05:00).

What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in America/Chicago in other time zones?

A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in America/Chicago is 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM in London and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in New York, at the current offsets.

Which other places use America/Chicago time?

Cities on the same time zone include Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Nashville.