Current Time in Chicago
See the current time in Chicago, United States — updated live every second, using the real America/Chicago time zone so daylight saving is always handled correctly, never a fixed manual offset. The page also shows how far Chicago is from your own local time, making it easy to plan a call or a visit. For converting between several cities at once, use the time zone converter or the world clock.
Chicago time zone facts
Chicago observes daylight saving time. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and go back on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Time difference from Chicago
| London | 6 h ahead |
| New York | 1 h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 2 h behind |
| Dubai | 9 h ahead |
| Delhi | 10 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | 13 h ahead |
| Tokyo | 14 h ahead |
| Sydney | 16 h ahead |
9 AM – 5 PM in Chicago is…
| London | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| New York | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Dubai | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Delhi | 7:30 PM – 3:30 AM |
| Singapore | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM |
| Sydney | 1:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
What is the time difference between Chicago and India?
India (IST, UTC+5:30) is 10 h 30 min ahead of Chicago right now. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:30 PM in India.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
New York is 1 h ahead of Chicago right now. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in New York.
Differences as of 5 October 2026; daylight saving can shift them by an hour.
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