Current Time in Evanston, Illinois, United States
8:03:31 PM CDT
Wednesday, May 20, 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
- ~76K people
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Evanston right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Evanston (CDT (GMT-5)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Evanston with other cities.
- Does Evanston observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Evanston is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT). Clocks will return to standard time (CST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Evanston?
- Evanston is at GMT-5 (CDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.