Time in Chicago
The current local time in Chicago, and how far ahead or behind your own time it is.
Quick answer: Chicago uses Central Time: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
How to use it
The large clock shows the current time in Chicago. Under it you see the date, the time zone in use and the difference from the time on your device.
Time zone of Chicago
Chicago uses Central Time: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Standard (winter) offset: UTC−6.
See the time difference calculator to compare Chicago with any other city.
What people use it for
- Calling or messaging someone there
- Planning a trip or a meeting
- Following events and markets
- Checking business hours
- Remote work with a team
Questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses Central Time: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Does Chicago change its clocks?
See the answer above, which also gives the daylight saving dates if any.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. Times are worked out in your browser.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no install and no limit.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Only your own best score, where a page shows one, is kept on your device.
Last updated 2026-10-24. Free to use, no sign-up. Made by ficklestudio26.