What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone (CDT, UTC-05:00).

Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Chicago observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour twice a year.

Current time

Live local time in Chicago, USA.

07:00:00

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

CDTUTC-05:00America/Chicago

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What time zone is Chicago in?: Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone (CDT, UTC-05:00).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?: Yes — Chicago observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour twice a year.
What country is Chicago in?: Chicago is in USA.

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