Time in Chicago.

United States · CST/CDT · America/Chicago

Chicago is on Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) until Sunday, March 14, 2027, when the clocks go forward an hour to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5). Right now it’s 1 hour behind New York and 6 hours behind London.

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Time zone in Chicago

Chicago uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Together they are called Central Time (CT).

Time zone
Central Standard Time (CST) / Central Daylight Time (CDT)
UTC offset
UTC−6 (standard) · UTC−5 (summer)
Daylight saving
Yes
IANA zone
America/Chicago

Clock changes in Chicago, 2026–2027

Other countries change on different dates, so the gap between cities can shift for a week or more. See how daylight saving affects meetings.

Same time as Chicago

These cities in our world clock share Chicago’s time zone: Houston, Dallas, Austin.

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Chicago: quick answers

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) during daylight saving time. On phones and computers its time zone is called America/Chicago.

Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Clocks in Chicago go forward one hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and back one hour on Sunday, November 7, 2027.

What time is it in Chicago when it’s 9 AM in New York?

8:00 AM in Chicago. Chicago is 1 hour behind New York right now. That stays the same all year.

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