Time in Chicago — UTC-05
Live clock and time-zone data for Chicago, United States — Chicago (America/Chicago), UTC-05 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.
Clocks in Chicago follow Chicago (America/Chicago), currently UTC-05 from UTC. A standard business day in United States starts near 09:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time zone abbreviation does Chicago use?
Chicago uses the abbreviation CDT, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Chicago.
What's the best time to call Chicago from São Paulo?
The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Chicago without falling outside office hours.
Is it daytime in Chicago right now?
Yes — it is currently daytime in Chicago.
Is Chicago in the same time zone as Lima?
Chicago shares the IANA zone America/Chicago. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in United States share the same clock.
What are typical business hours in Chicago?
Offices in United States typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.