What time is it in Chicago?
Live local time in Chicago, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Chicago
Saturday, October 24, 2026
CDT (UTC−5) · daylight saving time
In UTC: · UTC−5
- Time zone
- CDT (UTC−5)
America/Chicago - Daylight saving time
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Currently in effect
Next change: November 1, 2026 - Sunrise
- 07:13
approx. local time - Sunset
- 17:56
approx. local time - Calling code
- +1
United States - Currency
- USD
US dollar
Time zone in Chicago
It's 15:18 in Chicago in the CDT (UTC−5) time zone.
The next clock change in Chicago is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−6.
Today, the sun rises around 07:13 and sets around 17:56 in Chicago (local time), with about 10 hours and 43 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Chicago is +1, and the local currency is US dollar (USD).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Chicago?
The time zone currently in use in Chicago is CDT (UTC−5).
Does in Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next clock change in Chicago is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−6.
What is the dialing code in Chicago?
The international calling code in Chicago is +1. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 1, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.