What time is it in Chicago, Illinois, United States?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:07 ↓ 18:03 (10 h 55 m)
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-5:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
CDT
Sunrise
7:07:48 AM
Sunset
6:03:13 PM
Day Length
10 h 55 m
Population
2,664,452
Latitude
41.85° N
Longitude
87.6501° W
Coordinates
41.85° N, 87.6501° W
Time difference from Chicago
| Los Angeles | − 2 hours |
|---|---|
| New York City | + 1 hours |
| Toronto | + 1 hours |
| São Paulo | + 2 hours |
| London | + 6 hours |
| Lagos | + 6 hours |
| Paris | + 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 7 hours |
| Zürich | + 7 hours |
| Cairo | + 8 hours |
| Istanbul | + 8 hours |
| Moscow | + 8 hours |
| Dubai | + 9 hours |
| Mumbai | + 10 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 13 hours |
| Singapore | + 13 hours |
| Shanghai | + 13 hours |
| Tokyo | + 14 hours |
| Sydney | + 16 hours |
Local time in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Illinois, United States follows Central Standard Time (UTCUTC-5:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Chicago, Illinois, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Chicago?
The current local time in Chicago, United States is 7:09:46 AM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses the Central Standard Time time zone (UTC-5:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Chicago?
Chicago is UTC-5:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Chicago?
Chicago is located at 41.85° N, 87.6501° W (latitude 41.85° N, longitude 87.6501° W).
