🇺🇸 Current Time in Chicago, United States
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What Time Is It in Chicago?
The current local time in Chicago, United States is displayed in the live clock above. Chicago is in the CDT timezone (GMT-5). The clock updates every second to show the precise current time.
What Timezone Is Chicago In?
Chicago uses the America/Chicago timezone. The abbreviation is CDT, with a UTC offset of GMT-5. During daylight saving time, the abbreviation changes to CDT (GMT-5).
Does Chicago Observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time. During standard time the abbreviation is CST (GMT-6). During DST it changes to CDT (GMT-5). DST starts on Mar 8, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour). DST ends on Nov 1, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).
What Is the Time Difference Between Chicago and Other Cities?
Compared to Chicago: New York is 1 hour ahead. London is 5 hours ahead. Tokyo is 14 hours ahead. Sydney is 16 hours ahead. These differences may shift when daylight saving time is in effect.
What Are the Best Times to Call Chicago?
The best time to call Chicago is during local business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT. Use the time comparison above to convert these hours to your local timezone. Add Chicago to your World Clock to track the time at a glance.
What Time Is Sunrise and Sunset in Chicago?
Today in Chicago, sunrise is at 7:03 AM and sunset is at 6:57 PM (local time). The total day length is 11h 54m. Solar noon occurs at 1:00 PM. These times change throughout the year based on the season and Chicago's latitude.
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