Time Zone Converter

Local Time in Chicago, Illinois, USA at 5pm

Fri, Nov 6, 2026
(GMT-06:00) Central Standard Time
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Los Angeles

2 hours behind

Chicago

Current

New York

1 hour ahead

London

6 hours ahead

Jerusalem

8 hours ahead

Beijing

14 hours ahead

About the time in Chicago

Chicago, United States is in the Central Time time zone (CST), currently UTC-06:00.

Central Time observes daylight saving time, so Chicago shifts between CST and CDT through the year — it is currently on CST.

The clock above shows the current local time in Chicago. Use the converter to translate it to other cities and time zones.

Upcoming clock changes in Chicago

Local time, over the next 12 months.

  1. Clocks go forward 1 hour to CDT (UTC-05:00)

    Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in Central Time (CST), currently UTC-06:00.
What is the UTC offset in Chicago?
Chicago is currently UTC-06:00.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Central Time switches between CST (standard) and CDT (daylight saving) during the year.
When do clocks next change in Chicago?
On Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, clocks go forward 1 hour to CDT (UTC-05:00).

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