Daylight saving in Chicago
Chicago is on daylight saving time now (CDT, UTC−5). The next change is on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 1 AM local time, when clocks go back to CST (UTC−6).
- Sunday 8 March 2026: CST → CDT
- Sunday 1 November 2026: CDT → CST(next)
- Sunday 14 March 2027: CST → CDT
- Sunday 7 November 2027: CDT → CST
Chicago compared with other cities right now
Same time as Chicago right now: Dallas.
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | 1 h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 2 h behind |
| Toronto | 1 h ahead |
| London | 6 h ahead |
| Dubai | 9 h ahead |
| India | 10 h 30 m ahead |
| Singapore | 13 h ahead |
| Sydney | 16 h ahead |
| Tokyo | 14 h ahead |
| Berlin | 7 h ahead |
| Paris | 7 h ahead |
| Hong Kong | 13 h ahead |
| San Francisco | 2 h behind |
| Dallas | Same time |
| Riyadh | 8 h ahead |
| Karachi | 10 h ahead |
| Manila | 13 h ahead |
| Melbourne | 16 h ahead |
| Auckland | 18 h ahead |
| Atlanta | 1 h ahead |
| Vancouver | 2 h behind |
| Seattle | 2 h behind |
| Boston | 1 h ahead |
| Delhi | 10 h 30 m ahead |
| Denver | 1 h behind |
| Miami | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai | 10 h 30 m ahead |
Questions about time in Chicago
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses US Central Time (IANA zone America/Chicago). Right now that is CDT, UTC−5.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving is in effect now. The next change is on Sunday 1 November 2026, when clocks go back one hour (CDT UTC−5 → CST UTC−6).
How do I convert a time in Chicago to my time?
Type it in the box on this page, like “3 PM Chicago Friday”. MeetETA shows it in your own time zone, using the correct offset for that date even across a daylight saving change.