Time Now in East Chicago, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.64° N, 87.45° W
Elevation: 180 m above sea level
Population rank: #1758 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Indiana
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
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
East Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in East Chicago, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in East Chicago
Daylight Hours in East Chicago
East Chicago gets 14h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in East Chicago is at 05:32 and sunset in East Chicago is at 20:19.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 09m near the December solstice to 15h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between East Chicago and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in East Chicago
What is the current local time in East Chicago?
The live local time in East Chicago is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. East Chicago currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is East Chicago in?
East Chicago uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does East Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. East Chicago is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing East Chicago's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as East Chicago.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 03:26 | 05:31 | 12:56 | 16:55 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:27 | 05:32 | 12:56 | 16:55 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:29 | 05:33 | 12:56 | 16:55 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:30 | 05:34 | 12:56 | 16:55 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:32 | 05:35 | 12:56 | 16:54 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:34 | 05:36 | 12:56 | 16:54 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:35 | 05:37 | 12:56 | 16:54 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for East Chicago
Sunrise
in East Chicago
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in East Chicago
↓
8:19 PM
Day Length
14h 47m
Dawn
in East Chicago
4:59 AM
Dusk
in East Chicago
8:52 PM
Moon Phases & Times for East Chicago
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
30.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:07
Distances & Clock Changes in East Chicago
How Far Is East Chicago From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,129 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,815 km | W (263deg) |
| London | 6,360 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,656 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 8,015 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,378 km | SE (142deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,172 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,651 km | NE (35deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in East Chicago?
East Chicago next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
East Chicago's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from East Chicago and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.6deg S, 92.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about East Chicago
What time is it in East Chicago right now?
The current local time in East Chicago is 06:11 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. East Chicago follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is East Chicago in?
East 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 East Chicago?
East Chicago is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to East Chicago local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is East Chicago on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — East Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in East Chicago today?
Today in East Chicago: sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 20:19, giving 14h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over East Chicago tonight?
The moon phase over East Chicago tonight is Waxing Crescent with 30.3% illumination.
What is solar time in East Chicago?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In East Chicago, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.