Current local time in Chicago
Chicago, United States — America/Chicago (UTC-5). Updated live every second from your device clock.
United States
Chicago
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- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
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About time in Chicago
Chicago observes the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC-5. If the region observes daylight saving time, the clock above adjusts automatically using your browser's built-in IANA time zone database — no manual changes needed.
Use this page to quickly answer "what time is it in Chicago?" before scheduling a call, booking a flight, or messaging someone in United States.
Frequently asked
- What time is it in Chicago right now?
- The clock above shows the current local time in Chicago, United States, refreshed every second.
- What time zone does Chicago use?
- Chicago is on America/Chicago (UTC-5).
- Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
- If DST is observed for America/Chicago, the clock above adjusts automatically on transition dates.