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Chicago Time Zone

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Chicago

USA

UTC-05
16:02
Monday, June 22, 2026

Timezone Info

IANA Identifier
America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-05
DST
Observes DST (summer clocks forward)
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About Chicago Time Zone

Chicago is located in USA and uses the America/Chicago timezone identifier. The current UTC offset is UTC-05. Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, meaning the UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Chicago Time Zone

What time zone is Chicago in?

Chicago (USA) uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC-05.

What is the UTC offset for Chicago?

Chicago is currently at UTC-05. The IANA timezone identifier is "America/Chicago".

Does Chicago observe Daylight Saving Time?

Observes DST (summer clocks forward).

What is the current time in Chicago?

As of the last page generation, the time in Chicago was 16:02 on Monday, June 22, 2026.