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Time zone facts

Time zone
Central Time
IANA zone
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC−6
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC−5
Country
United States
Region
Illinois
Population
2,664,452
Coordinates
41.85° N, 87.65° W
Elevation
179 m

Chicago is a city in the United States, in Illinois, with a population of about 2,664,452. It uses the Central Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Chicago).

Chicago observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−6 and summer time is UTC−5. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas.

Because Chicago lies at 41.85° N, 87.65° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 14 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 08 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox6:54 AM7:02 PM12 h 09 min
June solstice5:15 AM8:29 PM15 h 14 min
September equinox6:37 AM6:48 PM12 h 10 min
December solstice7:14 AM4:22 PM9 h 08 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago is in the Central Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Chicago. The UTC offset is UTC−6 (UTC−5 during daylight saving time).

Does Chicago have daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago switches between UTC−6 (standard time) and UTC−5 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago all year round.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago all year round.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:15 AM and sets at about 8:29 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:14 AM and sets at about 4:22 PM (local time).

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