What time is it in Chicago?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago timezone (UTC-5). The clock below is live. The sun rises around 05:36 local time.
Scheduling a call with someone in Chicago? Use the overlap tool on the home page to see when their working hours meet yours. Chicago is UTC-5, so the difference to you depends on where you are.
About the time in Chicago
Chicago keeps the America/Chicago timezone, UTC-5 right now. It observes daylight saving time, so the offset shifts between winter (UTC-6) and summer (UTC-5), the live clock above always uses the correct one. That makes Chicago 5 hours behind UTC.
Working-hours overlap with major hubs
If you work 9–5 in Chicago, this is how much of your day overlaps with teams elsewhere:
- New York, 7 h overlap
- London, 2 h overlap
- Singapore, 0 h overlap
Today the sun rises around 05:36 and sets around 20:17 in Chicago. The days are currently getting about 2 minutes shorter each day. Tonight's sky shows a waxing gibbous. Sun times & golden hour in Chicago →
It is currently week 30. The next clock change in Chicago lands on 1 November 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Most offices in Chicago run a standard 9-to-5 day in UTC-5. If you need to reach someone there, aim for their mid-morning or early afternoon, and use the overlap tool to find the exact window from wherever you happen to be. The clock at the top of this page stays live and always reflects the current offset, daylight saving included.
FAQ
Which timezone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses America/Chicago, which is UTC-5.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
The America/Chicago zone adjusts automatically for DST where it applies; the clock above is always correct.