What time is it in Chicago?
Chicago uses Central Standard Time (UTC-6) in standard time and Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) when daylight saving is on.
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Comparing Chicago with the time zone on this device.
Same clock
These cities stay on the same time as Chicago.
Overlap with Chicago
The hour gap is the easy part. These pages show when both cities are actually in the workday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses Central Standard Time (UTC-6) in standard time and Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) when daylight saving is on.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago uses Central Standard Time (UTC-6) and Central Daylight Time (UTC-5). Twice a year the gap to a city that stays put moves by an hour.
How far ahead or behind is Chicago?
It depends where you are. This page compares Chicago with the time zone on your device, then links the overlap pages that show the shared work hours with other cities.