Current time in Chicago, United States
| Time zone | America/Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-6 |
| Clock changes | 2 in 2026, 2 in 2027 |
| Next change | Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, 14 March 2027 at 02:00 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Illinois |
| Population | 2,664,452 |
| Coordinates | 41.85°N, 87.65°W |
Clock changes in 2026 and 2027
- Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 02:00: Clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC-6 → UTC-5)
- Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 02:00: Clocks go back 1 hour (UTC-5 → UTC-6)
- Sunday, 14 March 2027 at 02:00: Clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC-6 → UTC-5)
- Sunday, 7 November 2027 at 02:00: Clocks go back 1 hour (UTC-5 → UTC-6)