CHICAGOCST (UTC-6)
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Chicago Time Zone
Chicago follows US Central Time, one hour behind New York and two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- Time zone
- Central Time (CST / CDT)
- IANA identifier
America/Chicago- Current UTC offset
- UTC-6 ·
- Daylight saving time
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- Next clock change
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Chicago vs Your Time
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- Office hours in Chicago right now
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- Chicago office hours in UTC
- 15:00 – 23:00 UTC (UTC-6) · 14:00 – 22:00 UTC (UTC-5)
- Chicago office hours in your time
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- Overlap with your office hours
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Based on a typical Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 office day in both places; public holidays are not included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses Central Time (IANA: America/Chicago). The standard offset is UTC-6.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago switches from UTC-6 to UTC-5 during daylight saving time. This page always shows the offset currently in effect.
What is the time difference between Chicago and UTC?
Chicago is UTC-6 in standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time. Use the Time Zone Converter to compare Chicago with any other city.