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Chicago, United States
Central Standard Time · America/Chicago
Night in Chicago
10:37:16PM
Thursday, July 16, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Abbreviation
CDT
Daylight Saving
Active
IANA Identifier
America/Chicago
Sunrise
5:30 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Latitude
41.88° N
Longitude
87.63° W
About Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US Midwest, a major hub for finance, transportation, and industry, located in the Central time zone.
Time Zone Conversion
| Chicago (CDT) | UTC | New York | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago, United States uses Central Standard Time (America/Chicago), currently at UTC-5.
What is the current UTC offset in Chicago?
Chicago is currently at UTC-5, reflecting daylight saving time.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central Standard Time shifts between CST and CDT. It is currently in daylight saving time (CDT).