Current time in Illinois, United States
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:37 AM · 4:44 PM
- IANA zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 40.00° N, 89.20° W
Time difference from Illinois
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Illinois is 6 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| London | Illinois is 6 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| New York | Illinois is 1 hour behind | 7:31 PM |
| Los Angeles | Illinois is 2 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Illinois is 10 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Illinois is 14 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Illinois is 15 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Illinois is 17 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Illinois time zone: questions
What time zone is Illinois in?
Illinois, United States uses Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC−6 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.
Does Illinois use daylight saving time?
Yes. Illinois 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 Illinois and UTC?
Illinois is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC−6).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Illinois today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Illinois at 6:37 AM and sets at 4:44 PM, giving 10 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Illinois?
Most offices in Illinois open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Illinois
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 7:31 PM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Miami 7:31 PM
- Boston 7:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Seattle 4:31 PM
- Atlanta 7:31 PM
- Denver 5:31 PM
- Honolulu 2:31 PM
- Phoenix 5:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Orlando 7:31 PM
- San Diego 4:31 PM
- Philadelphia 7:31 PM
- Anchorage 3:31 PM
- Detroit 7:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Portland 4:31 PM
- San Jose 4:31 PM
- Charlotte 7:31 PM
- Columbus 7:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
Other places on UTC−6 right now
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Calgary 6:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Edmonton 6:31 PM
- Guadalajara 6:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Madrid 1:31 AM
- Melbourne 11:31 AM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- São Paulo 9:31 PM
- Jakarta 7:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM