What time is it in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States?
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:40 ↓ 16:30 (9 h 49 m)
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-6:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
CST
Sunrise
6:40:57 AM
Sunset
4:30:41 PM
Day Length
9 h 49 m
Population
19,408
Latitude
42.2586° N
Longitude
87.8406° W
Coordinates
42.2586° N, 87.8406° W
Time difference from Lake Forest
| Los Angeles | − 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 |
| New York City | + 1 hours |
| Toronto | + 1 hours |
| São Paulo | + 3 hours |
| London | + 6 hours |
| Paris | + 7 hours |
| Zürich | + 7 hours |
| Lagos | + 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 8 hours |
| Cairo | + 8 hours |
| Istanbul | + 9 hours |
| Moscow | + 9 hours |
| Dubai | + 10 hours |
| Mumbai | + 11 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 14 hours |
| Singapore | + 14 hours |
| Shanghai | + 14 hours |
| Tokyo | + 15 hours |
| Sydney | + 17 hours |
Local time in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States follows Central Standard Time (UTCUTC-6:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest?
The current local time in Lake Forest, United States is 4:17:16 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
What time zone is Lake Forest in?
Lake Forest uses the Central Standard Time time zone (UTC-6:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Lake Forest?
Lake Forest is UTC-6:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Lake Forest?
Lake Forest is located at 42.2586° N, 87.8406° W (latitude 42.2586° N, longitude 87.8406° W).
