What time is it in Chicago?
Live local time in Chicago, with the current difference from your own time zone and date-aware planning tools.
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Quick facts
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Sunrise and sunset today in Chicago
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Solar times via Open-Meteo for 41.8781, -87.6298.
Current weather in Chicago
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Current weather via Open-Meteo. Weather is informational and separate from the time calculation.
Daylight saving time
In 2026, the UTC offset changes around March 8 and November 1. The live clock above always applies the correct offset automatically.
The live UTC offset is calculated from the named IANA zone America/Chicago. This is safer than storing a fixed offset because local rules can change over time.
Planning from your location
Right now, Chicago is calculating…. If you are planning for a future date, use the converter because your location and Chicago may switch daylight saving time on different dates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current time in Chicago?
The live clock on this page shows the current time using the IANA time zone America/Chicago.
What is the time difference between Chicago and me?
The page detects your browser time zone and calculates the live offset difference automatically.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
In 2026, the UTC offset changes around March 8 and November 1. The live clock above always applies the correct offset automatically.