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Current Time in Chicago

USA · UTC-5 · Central Daylight Time

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Chicago, USA is in the Central Daylight Time zone, currently UTC-5 — 5 hours behind GMT. Chicago observes daylight saving time, so its offset shifts by one hour between summer and winter. The live clock above shows the current local time in Chicago, updating every second.

Time difference from major cities

Chicago is 1h behind New York.New York →
Chicago is 6h behind London.London →
Chicago is 2h ahead of Los Angeles.Los Angeles →
Chicago is 7h behind Paris.Paris →
Chicago is 14h behind Tokyo.Tokyo →
Chicago is 15h behind Sydney.Sydney →
Chicago is 9h behind Dubai.Dubai →

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago, USA is in the Central Daylight Time zone (UTC-5).

What is the current UTC offset in Chicago?

Chicago is currently UTC-5 — that is 5 hours behind GMT.

Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset shifts by one hour between summer and winter.

How far ahead is Chicago of GMT?

Chicago is 5 hours behind GMT.