Current time in Chicago
United States
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Time zone
America/Chicago
UTC offset
GMT-5
Abbreviation
GMT-5
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
41.88, -87.63
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Chicago
Chicago uses America/Chicago. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Chicago
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | −1h |
| London · United Kingdom | −6h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +2h |
| Paris · France | −7h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −9h |
| Mumbai · India | −10h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −14h |
| Sydney · Australia | −15h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Chicago
The longest day brings about 15h 14m of daylight, the shortest about 9h 07m.
Cities in the same time zone
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Chicago in?
- Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC−5.
- Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Chicago move between UTC−6 and UTC−5.
- What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
- Chicago is 1h behind New York.