Current Time in Chicago
02:47:45 AM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Time zoneCentral Daylight TimeAmerica/Chicago
- UTC offsetUTC−5
- Daylight saving timeIn effect until November 1, 2026
Chicago observes daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC−6. Chicago is 1 h behind New York.
Time difference between Chicago and other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 03:47 AM | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | 12:47 AM | −2 h |
| Mexico City | 01:47 AM | −1 h |
| São Paulo | 04:47 AM | +2 h |
| London | 08:47 AM | +6 h |
| Paris | 09:47 AM | +7 h |
| Berlin | 09:47 AM | +7 h |
| Kyiv | 10:47 AM | +8 h |
| Moscow | 10:47 AM | +8 h |
| Istanbul | 10:47 AM | +8 h |
| Dubai | 11:47 AM | +9 h |
| Riyadh | 10:47 AM | +8 h |
| New Delhi | 01:17 PM | +10 h 30 min |
| Bangkok | 02:47 PM | +12 h |
| Beijing | 03:47 PM | +13 h |
| Tokyo | 04:47 PM | +14 h |
| Sydney | 05:47 PM | +15 h |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses Central Daylight Time (UTC−5).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC−6.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
Chicago is 1 h behind New York.