Current Time in Chicago, IL
Chicago is a city in Illinois, home to about 2,665,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:55 AM / 6:19 PM
Population
2,665,000
Chicago vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:41 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:41 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:41 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:41 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:41 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:41 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:41 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:41 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:41 PM BST | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:41 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:41 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the Central Time zone.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Chicago observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Chicago today?
Today, sunrise in Chicago is around 6:55 AM and sunset is around 6:19 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Chicago?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.