Current Local Time in Chicago
Chicago, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Chicago follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Chicago
💡CME trading: 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM CT
☀️Climate
Humid continental with hot summers (22-30°C) and cold winters (-6 to 2°C). Famous for wind off Lake Michigan.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Chicago Time Zone
Chicago is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a major metropolitan city in United States, Chicago serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Chicago is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Chicago, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard business hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops typically 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Chicago Board of Trade opens 8:30 AM CST. local time. Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Chicago has a population of approximately 2.7M (9.5M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Chicago from abroad, use the country code +1 312. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Chicago time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Chicago ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Chicago Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 41.88°, -87.63°
- • Calling Code: +1 312