Current time in Chicago
Chicago uses Central Time: CST (UTC-06:00) in winter and CDT (UTC-05:00) during daylight saving, from around March to November. The live clock above shows the time in Chicago right now next to your own.
Time difference with Chicago
| Place | Chicago in January | Chicago in July |
|---|---|---|
| London | 6h behind | 6h behind |
| New York | 1h behind | 1h behind |
| Los Angeles | 2h ahead | 2h ahead |
| Dublin | 6h behind | 6h behind |
| Paris | 7h behind | 7h behind |
| Dubai | 10h behind | 9h behind |
| India | 11h 30m behind | 10h 30m behind |
| Singapore | 14h behind | 13h behind |
| Tokyo | 15h behind | 14h behind |
| Sydney | 17h behind | 15h behind |
| Toronto | 1h behind | 1h behind |
Major cities
New York · Los Angeles · Chicago · Houston · Philadelphia · Dallas · Miami · Boston · Detroit · Atlanta · Washington, D.C. · Phoenix
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Chicago in?
- Chicago uses Central Time — CST (UTC-06:00) in winter and CDT (UTC-05:00) in summer.
- Does Chicago use daylight saving time?
- Yes — clocks go forward around March and back around November. GlobalHours applies the change automatically on the right date.