Current Time in Chicago, United States
Chicago currently observes Central Daylight Time (CST/CDT, UTC−5).
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About Chicago
Chicago is a city in the United States. Around 2.7 million people live in Chicago. Chicago keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−6). It shares this time zone with Houston and San Antonio. The city's primary airport carries the code CHI.
Sunrise and sunset in Chicago
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Chicago time zone details
Clocks in Chicago move back 1 hour to CST (UTC−6) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone and observes Central Daylight Time (CST/CDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−5.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is currently 4:34 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in Chicago, United States.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Chicago move back 1 hour to CST (UTC−6) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Chicago today?
Sunrise today is at 5:49 AM and sunset at 8:03 PM, 14 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
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