🕐 Current Time in Chicago

Chicago, United States — Central Time (CT)

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Chicago time zone

Central Time (CT) — UTC−6 in winter (CST), UTC−5 in summer (CDT).

Chicago is the anchor of US Central Time, one hour behind the East Coast. The clock above shows the live current time in Chicago with daylight saving handled automatically.

Central Time is 1 hour behind New York and 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Chicago's commodity exchanges historically set trading hours in CT
Daylight saving (CDT) runs from March to November

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York year-round — noon in New York is 11 AM in Chicago.

Which states share Chicago's time zone?

Large parts of the Midwest and South — including Texas, Illinois, Missouri and Minnesota — use Central Time like Chicago.

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