Current Time in Illinois
Illinois runs on Central Time.
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Capital
Springfield
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
12,500,000
Cities in Illinois
Illinois vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Illinois in?
Illinois is entirely in the Central Time zone.
Does Illinois observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Illinois observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Illinois's capital and what time zone is it in?
Springfield is Illinois's capital.