Chicago

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This page shows the current local time in Chicago, which uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. It is a time zone of the United States. Chicago changes its UTC offset during the year: UTC−06:00 and UTC−05:00. In 2026, on 8 March 2026 at 03:00 local time the clock changes from UTC−06:00 to UTC−05:00; on 1 November 2026 at 01:00 local time the clock changes from UTC−05:00 to UTC−06:00.

Alongside the live clock you get the same moment as a Unix timestamp, in UTC and in ISO 8601, plus the current offset against New York and London. Use “Lock this moment” to open the exact time on time.foo and share it.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, currently at UTC−06:00 (January) / UTC−05:00 (July).

Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. In 2026 the offset changes: on 8 March 2026 at 03:00 local time the clock changes from UTC−06:00 to UTC−05:00; on 1 November 2026 at 01:00 local time the clock changes from UTC−05:00 to UTC−06:00.

What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?

Chicago is 1 hours behind New York.

What is the time difference between Chicago and London?

Chicago is 6 hours behind London.