Current time in Chicago, United States
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:35 AM · 4:34 PM
- IANA zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.85° N, 87.65° W
Time difference from Chicago
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Chicago is 6 hours behind | 12:19 AM |
| London | Chicago is 6 hours behind | 12:19 AM |
| New York | Chicago is 1 hour behind | 7:19 PM |
| Los Angeles | Chicago is 2 hours ahead | 4:19 PM |
| Dubai | Chicago is 10 hours behind | 4:19 AM |
| Manila | Chicago is 14 hours behind | 8:19 AM |
| Tokyo | Chicago is 15 hours behind | 9:19 AM |
| Sydney | Chicago is 17 hours behind | 11:19 AM |
Chicago time zone: questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago, United States uses Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC−6 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.
Does Chicago use daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago uses UTC−6 in standard time and UTC−5 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Chicago and UTC?
Chicago is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC−6).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Chicago at 6:35 AM and sets at 4:34 PM, giving 9 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Chicago?
Most offices in Chicago open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Chicago
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:19 PM
- Los Angeles 4:19 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:19 PM
- San Francisco 4:19 PM
- Las Vegas 4:19 PM
- Miami 7:19 PM
- Boston 7:19 PM
- Dallas 6:19 PM
- Houston 6:19 PM
- Seattle 4:19 PM
- Atlanta 7:19 PM
- Denver 5:19 PM
- Honolulu 2:19 PM
- Phoenix 5:19 PM
- Austin 6:19 PM
- Orlando 7:19 PM
- San Diego 4:19 PM
- Philadelphia 7:19 PM
- Anchorage 3:19 PM
- Detroit 7:19 PM
- Nashville 6:19 PM
- New Orleans 6:19 PM
- Portland 4:19 PM
- San Jose 4:19 PM
- Charlotte 7:19 PM
- Columbus 7:19 PM
- Minneapolis 6:19 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:19 PM
- San Antonio 6:19 PM
- Indianapolis 7:19 PM
Time difference from Chicago
- Chicago to London
- Chicago to New York
- Chicago to Tokyo
- Chicago to Los Angeles
- Chicago to Paris
- Chicago to Dubai
- Chicago to Manila
- Chicago to Singapore
- Chicago to Sydney
- Chicago to Hong Kong
- Chicago to Seoul
- Chicago to Toronto
- Chicago to Washington, D.C.
- Chicago to Beijing
- Chicago to Berlin
- Chicago to San Francisco
- Chicago to Shanghai
- Chicago to Bangkok
Other places on UTC−6 right now
- Mexico City 6:19 PM
- Dallas 6:19 PM
- Houston 6:19 PM
- Austin 6:19 PM
- Calgary 6:19 PM
- Nashville 6:19 PM
- New Orleans 6:19 PM
- Edmonton 6:19 PM
- Guadalajara 6:19 PM
- Minneapolis 6:19 PM
- San Antonio 6:19 PM
- Monterrey 6:19 PM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:19 AM
- Tokyo 9:19 AM
- Paris 1:19 AM
- Dubai 4:19 AM
- Manila 8:19 AM
- Sydney 11:19 AM
- Seoul 9:19 AM
- Toronto 7:19 PM
- Beijing 8:19 AM
- Berlin 1:19 AM
- Shanghai 8:19 AM
- Bangkok 7:19 AM
- Delhi 5:49 AM
- Moscow 3:19 AM
- Mumbai 5:49 AM
- Rome 1:19 AM
- Amsterdam 1:19 AM
- Istanbul 3:19 AM
- Madrid 1:19 AM
- Melbourne 11:19 AM
- Mexico City 6:19 PM
- São Paulo 9:19 PM
- Jakarta 7:19 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:19 AM