Chicago current time
Current time in Chicago (United States): UTC-5. Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo (15 hours in winter). Time differences, DST and weather.
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5). Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo (15 hours in winter).
City Comparison Insights
- Local time: 17:05 (Sun, 10/4)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- UTC offset: UTC-5
- Country/Region: United States
- Region: North America
- Currency: USD
Time difference between Chicago and major cities
Shown relative to Chicago: plus means the other city is ahead, minus means it is behind.
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18:05 | +1h |
| London | 23:05 | +6h |
| Paris | 00:05 | +7h |
| Tokyo | 07:05 | +14h |
| Singapore | 06:05 | +13h |
| Sydney | 09:05 | +16h |
| Dubai | 02:05 | +9h |
| Seoul | 07:05 | +14h |
| Hong Kong | 06:05 | +13h |
| Los Angeles | 15:05 | −2h |
| Bangkok | 05:05 | +12h |
| Shanghai | 06:05 | +13h |
Daylight saving time (DST)
- Daylight saving time is in effect now.
- On November 1, 2026, the UTC offset changes from UTC−5 to UTC−6.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Chicago now?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5). The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Chicago.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo (15 hours in winter).
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9:00 in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 in Tokyo, it is 19:00 in Chicago (previous day).
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is in effect now. On November 1, 2026, the UTC offset changes from UTC−5 to UTC−6.