Current time in Chicago, United States

4:33:26 PM

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Time zone

Central Standard Time

UTC−6

Daylight saving

Not in effect now

Clocks change during the year

Sunrise

6:25 AM

Today, local time

Sunset

4:42 PM

10h 17m of daylight

Time in Chicago compared with other cities

About time in Chicago

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6), identified as America/Chicago.

Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago shifts its clocks for daylight saving time, so its difference from other cities can change during the year.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago today?

Sunrise is around 6:25 AM and sunset around 4:42 PM on Wed, Nov 4, giving about 10h 17m of daylight.

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