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Thursday, June 4, 2026
CDT (Central Daylight Time) UTC-5
Sunrise
05:16
Sunset
20:20
Day Length
15h 4m
Solar Noon
12:48
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 04:43 · Civil Dusk: 20:54
Golden hour · Morning
05:16 AM – 05:58 AM
Golden hour · Evening
07:39 PM – 08:21 PM
+1min vs yesterday
Daylight Saving Time
CST → CDT Mar 8, 2026 Clocks spring forward 1 hour
CDT → CST Nov 1, 2026 Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 150d)
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 84%
Moonrise: 22:27 · Moonset: 10:51
Last Quarter · 4d
Time Difference
New York
04:30 +1h
London
09:30 +6h
Paris
10:30 +7h
Athens
11:30 +8h
Moscow
11:30 +8h
Dubai
12:30 +9h
Mumbai
14:00 +10h 30m
Beijing
16:30 +13h
Tokyo
17:30 +14h
Sydney
18:30 +15h
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Upcoming Holidays
Fri, Jun 19 Juneteenth
15d Sat, Jul 4 Independence Day
30d Mon, Sep 7 Labor Day
95d Mon, Oct 12 Columbus Day
130d Wed, Nov 11 Veterans Day
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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 05:16 and sunset is at 20:20. The total day length is 15h 4m.
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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