Chicago, United States
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC-5 (CDT)
The current local time in Chicago, United States is 08:37:33.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- Population
- 2,664,452
- Coordinates
- 41.85° N, 87.65° W
- Time Zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
- Country Area
- 9,629,091 km²
Time Difference Between Chicago and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 1h ahead | |
| Time in London | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 14h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 15h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 13h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 2h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 7h ahead |
Weather in Chicago
Current weather conditions in Chicago including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
22°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
80%
Wind
11.6 km/h
Visibility
19 km
31°
17°
25°
18°
25°
14°
13°
9°
16°
8°
Cities Near Chicago
- Time in Cicero9 km
- Time in Oak Park12 km
- Time in Berwyn12 km
- Time in Oak Lawn18 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Chicago
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Chicago and New York
- Time difference between Chicago and London
- Time difference between Chicago and Tokyo
- Time difference between Chicago and Sydney
- Time difference between Chicago and Dubai
- Time difference between Chicago and Singapore
- Time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Chicago and Paris
Map of Chicago
Map showing the location of Chicago at coordinates 41.85003, -87.65005.
About Chicago Time
Chicago is located in Americas, United Statesand follows the America/Chicago time zone. The city has a population of approximately 2,664,452 people.
The current local time in Chicago is determined by the America/Chicago time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Chicago, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) in United States.
What is the current UTC offset for Chicago?
Chicago is currently at UTC-5 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Chicago observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Chicago?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Chicago, United States, updated every second.