Current Time in Chicago, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.85° N, 87.65° W
State: Illinois
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 30 May ● | 03:09 | 05:19 | 12:48 | 16:49 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sun, 31 May | 03:08 | 05:18 | 12:48 | 16:49 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 03:07 | 05:18 | 12:48 | 16:49 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 03:06 | 05:17 | 12:48 | 16:49 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Wed, 3 Jun | 03:05 | 05:17 | 12:48 | 16:50 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 03:04 | 05:16 | 12:48 | 16:50 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 03:03 | 05:16 | 12:49 | 16:50 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chicago
Sunrise
in Chicago
↑
5:19 AM
Sunset
in Chicago
↓
8:17 PM
Day Length
14h 58m
Dawn
in Chicago
4:45 AM
Dusk
in Chicago
8:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chicago
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:17
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:56
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago
What time is it in Chicago right now?
The current local time in Chicago is 11:39 on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Chicago follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chicago?
Is Chicago on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time as of May 30, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago today?
Today in Chicago: sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset is at 20:17, giving 14h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chicago tonight?
The moon phase over Chicago tonight is Full Moon with 99.4% illumination.