Current time in Chicago
Chicago is on Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−06:00).
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)
- Country
- United States
Daylight saving time in Chicago
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 Chicago in?
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 Chicago and other cities?
Right now 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 Chicago observe daylight saving time?
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 Chicago in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in 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 Chicago time?
Cities on the same time zone include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Nashville, Oklahoma City.