Chicago — Local Time
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Sign In22:34:46
Monday, July 20, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
20:20
Day Length
14h 46m
Solar Noon
12:56
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:00 · Civil Dusk: 20:53
Golden hour · Morning
05:33 – 06:14
Golden hour · Evening
19:39 – 20:20
-2min vs yesterday
Daylight Saving Time
CST → CDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour
CDT → CSTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 104d)
🌒Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 39%
Moonrise: 12:16 · Moonset: 00:40
First Quarter · 1d
Time Difference
New York
23:34+1h
London
04:34+6h
Paris
05:34+7h
Athens
06:34+8h
Moscow
06:34+8h
Dubai
07:34+9h
Mumbai
09:04+10h 30m
Beijing
11:34+13h
Tokyo
12:34+14h
Sydney
13:34+15h
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Chicago?
The current local time in Chicago, United States is displayed above in real-time. Chicago uses the CDT timezone (UTC-5).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Chicago observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.
When does the sun rise and set in Chicago?
Today in Chicago, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset is at 20:20. The total day length is 14h 46m.
What is the UTC offset for Chicago?
Chicago is in the CDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
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