Current time in Chicago

The current local time in Chicago is 12:56 AM on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Chicago is at GMT-5 (CDT).

Chicago changes its clocks twice in the next 12 months, next on Sunday, November 1, 2026 when clocks go back 1 hour.

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Time zone rules: IANA tzdb 2026b (pages); the live app uses your device's own rules. About accuracy

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