Current Time in Chicago, United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

America/Chicago

UTC Offset

UTC−6

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

41.8781°, -87.6298°

Population

2.7M

Nearby Airports

• O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — 25 km

Nearby Cities

• Austin — United States
• Dallas — United States
• Houston — United States
• Memphis — United States
• Milwaukee — United States
• Minneapolis — United States
• Nashville — United States
• New Orleans — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago is in the CST time zone (America/Chicago), which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Chicago observe Daylight Saving Time?

Chicago uses the America/Chicago IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Chicago?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Chicago, United States. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Chicago?

Chicago has a UTC offset of UTC−6. This means it is 6 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Chicago?

Chicago is served by O'Hare International Airport (ORD).