Chicago is located in United States and uses the America/Chicago timezone, currently CDT (GMT-5) from UTC. The clocks change on 1 November 2026 to GMT-6. Sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset at 21:02 local time. The coordinates of Chicago are 41.88°N, 87.63°W.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chicago in?›

Chicago is in the America/Chicago timezone, currently CDT (GMT-5) from UTC.

Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?›

Yes. Chicago observes daylight saving time. The clocks change on 1 November 2026 to GMT-6.

What is the UTC offset for Chicago?›

Chicago is currently GMT-5 from UTC (CDT (GMT-5)). Clocks change on 1 November 2026.

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