Current Time in Chicago, United States
Live local time in Chicago with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Chicago America/Chicago
About time in Chicago
Chicago uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) as its standard time. During daylight saving time it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5). Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
Chicago is on US Central Time, one hour behind New York and two hours ahead of Los Angeles. Many US companies with national teams use Central Time as a middle point.
Time difference between Chicago and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
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Working hours in Chicago converted to UTC
| Local time in Chicago | UTC (standard time) | UTC (daylight saving) |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 12:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Chicago
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the Central Standard Time zone (America/Chicago). Its standard UTC offset is UTC−6, and it is UTC−5 during daylight saving time (Central Daylight Time).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. During that period clocks in Chicago are set to UTC−5.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Chicago look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Chicago is 15:00–23:00 UTC in standard time and 14:00–22:00 UTC during daylight saving time.