United States · America/Chicago
Current Time in Chicago, United States
America/Chicago Timezone
GMT-5America/ChicagoClock synchronized (±0ms)
20:46:36
Tuesday
October 27, 2026
Unix Timestamp
1793151996
UTC Time
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:46:36 GMT
ISO Format
2026-10-28T01:46:36.509Z
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Developer snippet
Use this timezone in your code:
const date = new Date();
const options = { timeZone: "America/Chicago", hour: "2-digit", minute: "2-digit" };
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US', options);
console.log(formatter.format(date));City Information
Timezone Information
CountryUnited States
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Coordinates41.8781° N, 87.6298° W
Population2.7 million
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it now in Chicago?
The current local time in Chicago, United States is 1:46 AM UTC. Chicago is located in the America/Chicago timezone.
What is the time difference between Chicago and UTC?
Chicago follows America/Chicago time. The current offset from UTC is 0 hours.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
This depends on the local regulations of United States. The current time is 1:46:36 AM Coordinated Universal Time, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.
How does time in Chicago compare to other major cities?
Here is how the current time in Chicago compares to other major cities: New York: 09:46 PM (+1h) • London: 01:46 AM (+5h) • Tokyo: 10:46 AM (+14h)
Current Time in Chicago, United States in Other Languages
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