Current Time in Chicago
Chicago operates on Central Time — CST (UTC-6) in winter and CDT (UTC-5) during summer. Chicago is a major financial and transportation hub in the US Midwest.
Chicago
09:09:45 AM
Thu, May 21, 2026
Timezone
America/Chicago
Abbreviation
CDT
UTC Offset
GMT-5
DST Active
Yes
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:09:45 AM | GMT-4 | +1h |
| Chicago | 09:09:45 AM | GMT-5 | +0h |
| Denver | 08:09:45 AM | GMT-6 | -1h |
| Los Angeles | 07:09:45 AM | GMT-7 | -2h |
| London | 03:09:45 PM | GMT+1 | +6h |
| Berlin | 04:09:45 PM | GMT+2 | +7h |
| Dubai | 06:09:45 PM | GMT+4 | +9h |
| Mumbai | 07:39:45 PM | GMT+5:30 | +10h 30m |
| Singapore | 10:09:45 PM | GMT+8 | +13h |
| Tokyo | 11:09:45 PM | GMT+9 | +14h |
| Sydney | 12:09:45 AM | GMT+10 | +15h |
| Auckland | 02:09:45 AM | GMT+12 | +17h |
Use Cases
Coordinate with US Midwest teams
Track CME Group trading hours
Schedule central US meetings
Plan travel to Illinois
Tips
CST is UTC-6, CDT is UTC-5
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York
Many major US companies are headquartered in Central Time
Chicago is 7 hours behind London
FAQ
What timezone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses CST (UTC-6) in winter and CDT (UTC-5) from March to November.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Does Chicago observe DST?
Yes. Chicago follows the same DST schedule as the rest of the US.