Chicago time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago) |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, November 1, 2026, 02:00 AM → 01:00 AM, UTC−6 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:08 AM / 06:01 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | United States — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 41.88° N, 87.63° W |
London to Chicago time converter
London hour by hour in Chicago time; the 3 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| London | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 00:00 |
| 07:00 | 01:00 |
| 08:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 03:00 |
| 10:00 | 04:00 |
| 11:00 | 05:00 |
| 12:00 | 06:00 |
| 13:00 | 07:00 |
| 14:00 | 08:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 |
| 16:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 |
| 19:00 | 13:00 |
| 20:00 | 14:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 |
| 22:00 | 16:00 |
| 23:00 | 17:00 |
Chicago time compared with world cities
Relative to Chicago; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 8 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 2 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 8 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 14 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 16 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Chicago observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−6).
Sunrise and sunset in Chicago
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 07:08 AM | 06:01 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 07:09 AM | 05:59 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 07:11 AM | 05:58 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 07:12 AM | 05:56 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 07:13 AM | 05:55 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 07:14 AM | 05:53 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 07:15 AM | 05:52 PM | 10 h 37 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Chicago
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 06:40 AM – 06:51 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:51 AM – 07:47 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:22 PM – 06:18 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:18 PM – 06:29 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
Chicago is currently 6 hours behind London. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in Central Daylight Time (UTC−5). IANA time zone ID: America/Chicago.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−6).
When is golden hour in Chicago?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Chicago runs 05:22 PM – 06:18 PM and morning golden hour 06:51 AM – 07:47 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Chicago is at 07:08 AM and sunset at 06:01 PM, a day length of 10 h 52 min (local time).