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Chicago, Illinois, United States is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Chicago's time against major cities around the world, and check United States's public holidays.
Chicago vs the World
Current time difference between Chicago, United States and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Chicago |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:20 AM | UTC−4 | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:20 PM | UTC+1 | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:20 PM | UTC+4 | 9h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:50 PM | UTC+5:30 | 10h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:20 PM | UTC+8 | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:20 PM | UTC+9 | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:20 PM | UTC+10 | 15h behind |
Business Hours in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Chicago | 5:00 PM in Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| London | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Dubai | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 7:30 PM | 3:30 AM |
| Singapore | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Sydney | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in United States
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year | — | public |
| Jan 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day Honors the civil rights leader (third Monday in January) | — | public |
| Feb 19 | Presidents' Day Honors all U.S. presidents (third Monday in February) | — | public |
| May 27 | Memorial Day Honors military personnel who died in service (last Monday in May) | — | public |
| Jun 19 | Juneteenth Commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. | — | public |
| Jul 4 | Independence Day Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence | — | public |
| Sep 2 | Labor Day Celebrates the labor movement (first Monday in September) | — | public |
| Oct 14 | Columbus Day Honors Christopher Columbus (second Monday in October) | — | public |
| Nov 11 | Veterans Day Honors military veterans | — | public |
| Nov 28 | Thanksgiving Day Day of giving thanks (fourth Thursday in November) | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago, United States is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Chicago right now?
The current local time in Chicago is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Chicago's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Chicago moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Chicago's UTC / GMT offset?
Chicago is in America/Chicago (UTC-06:00), switching to UTC-05:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Chicago and India?
Chicago (UTC-06:00) is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
Chicago (UTC-06:00) is 1 hours behind New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Chicago's airport code?
Chicago's main airport is ORD — the IATA code many people use when searching for Chicago time.