Current Time in Chicago, Illinois, United States
1:40:36 AM CDT
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Time Zone
- CDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-5
- Daylight Saving Time
- CST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Est. Population
- ~2.7M people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Chicago right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Chicago (CDT (GMT-5)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Chicago with other cities.
- Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT). Clocks will return to standard time (CST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Chicago?
- Chicago is at GMT-5 (CDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.