Current Time in Chicago
The local time in Chicago, United States is . Below: today's date, UTC offset and daylight-saving status — all live.
Local time
Date Saturday, October 17, 2026
UTC offset UTC-05:00
Daylight saving In force now
Time zone America/Chicago
Coordinates 41.8781°, -87.6298°
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Chicago right now?
The live clock above shows the current local time in Chicago, United States, updating every second.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago observes daylight saving, so its clocks move forward an hour in the local summer and back in winter. The badge above shows whether it is in force right now.
What is the UTC offset of Chicago?
Chicago's offset changes with daylight saving. Right now it is UTC-05:00 (CDT); check the live facts above for the current value.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone (United States). Every conversion on this site uses the IANA database for that zone, so daylight-saving rules are always the ones in force on the date you pick.