Current time in Chicago with seconds
Local time in Chicago
The time in Chicago is 6 hours behind UTC and 1 hour behind Columbus. The current timezone in Chicago is Central Standard Time (CST). Chicago is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Chicago starts at March 13, 2027.
Details for the time in Chicago
| Current time | 5:50 p.m.
|
| Time zone |
Central Standard Time (CST)
DST: Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| IANA time zone | America/Chicago |
| Your time difference | 1 hour behind Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC-6 6 hours behind UTC |
Chicago Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Chicago.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 31, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 13, 2027 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Nov. 6, 2027 Sets the clock back 1 hour |