Time Now in Near North Side, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.9° N, 87.63° W
Elevation: 179 m above sea level
Population rank: #453 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Illinois
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
Near North Side keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Chicago time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 15 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 179 m. Near North Side is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 1144 km off. A major centre in the United States, Near North Side keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Near North Side at 05:34 and sets at 20:19, giving 14h 45m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Near North Side
Daylight Hours in Near North Side
Near North Side gets 14h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Near North Side is at 05:34 and sunset in Near North Side is at 20:19.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 07m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Near North Side and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Near North Side right now.
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How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Near North Side:
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Cities Sharing Near North Side's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Near North Side.
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Prayer Times in Near North Side
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 21 Jul ● | 03:28 | 05:33 | 12:56 | 16:56 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:29 | 05:34 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:31 | 05:35 | 12:57 | 16:56 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:33 | 05:36 | 12:57 | 16:55 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:34 | 05:37 | 12:57 | 16:55 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 03:36 | 05:38 | 12:57 | 16:55 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 03:37 | 05:39 | 12:57 | 16:55 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
14-day Forecast for Near North Side
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Near North Side
Sunrise
in Near North Side
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in Near North Side
↓
8:19 PM
Day Length
14h 45m
Dawn
in Near North Side
5:00 AM
Dusk
in Near North Side
8:52 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Near North Side
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
48.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Near North Side
How Far Is Near North Side From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,144 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,804 km | W (262deg) |
| London | 6,351 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,649 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 7,997 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,410 km | SE (142deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,139 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,635 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Near North Side?
Near North Side next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Near North Side's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Near North Side and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.9deg S, 92.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Near North Side
What time is it in Near North Side right now?
The current local time in Near North Side is 01:42 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Near North Side follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Near North Side in?
Near North Side 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 Near North Side?
To turn UTC into Near North Side time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward, which places Near North Side at UTC−06:00 during standard time.
Is Near North Side on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Near North Side as of July 21, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Near North Side today?
Today in Near North Side: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 20:19, giving 14h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Near North Side tonight?
The moon phase over Near North Side tonight is First Quarter with 48.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Near North Side?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Near North Side, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.