Time in Chicago
United States · Time zone America/Chicago
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
US
06:58 AM
06:15 PM
December 25 — Christmas Day
Local time and time zone of Chicago
This page shows the local time in Chicago based on the IANA time zone America/Chicago. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Chicago with other cities.
Chicago observes seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC shifts by about an hour depending on the time of year.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Chicago and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: -1h
Suggested window: 09:00–17:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: -6h
Suggested window: 09:00–12:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -9h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -14h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -16h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Chicago?
The current time in Chicago is calculated live from the America/Chicago time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Chicago use?
Chicago (US) uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago.
What is the time difference between Chicago and UTC?
Chicago is currently UTC-05:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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