Time Now in North Chicago, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.33° N, 87.84° W
Elevation: 201 m above sea level
Population rank: #1709 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
North 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 North Chicago, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in North Chicago
Daylight Hours in North Chicago
North Chicago gets 15h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in North Chicago is at 05:23 and sunset in North Chicago is at 20:29.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 04m near the December solstice to 15h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between North Chicago and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in North Chicago
What is the current local time in North Chicago?
The live local time in North Chicago is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. North Chicago currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is North Chicago in?
North Chicago uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does North Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. North Chicago is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing North Chicago's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as North Chicago.
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Prayer Times in North Chicago
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 8 Jul ● | 03:07 | 05:22 | 12:56 | 16:59 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:08 | 05:23 | 12:56 | 16:59 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:09 | 05:24 | 12:56 | 16:59 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:11 | 05:24 | 12:56 | 16:59 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:12 | 05:25 | 12:57 | 16:59 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:14 | 05:26 | 12:57 | 16:59 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:15 | 05:27 | 12:57 | 16:59 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for North Chicago
Sunrise
in North Chicago
↑
5:23 AM
Sunset
in North Chicago
↓
8:29 PM
Day Length
15h 06m
Dawn
in North Chicago
4:48 AM
Dusk
in North Chicago
9:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for North Chicago
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
39.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:22
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Distances & Clock Changes in North Chicago
How Far Is North Chicago From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,164 km | E (94deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,794 km | W (261deg) |
| London | 6,332 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,631 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 7,964 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,458 km | SE (142deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,091 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,606 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in North Chicago?
North Chicago next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
North Chicago's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from North Chicago and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.3deg S, 92.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Chicago
What time is it in North Chicago right now?
The current local time in North Chicago is 13:14 on Wednesday, July 08, 2026. North Chicago follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is North Chicago in?
North 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 North Chicago?
North Chicago is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to North Chicago local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is North Chicago on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — North Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in North Chicago today?
Today in North Chicago: sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset is at 20:29, giving 15h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over North Chicago tonight?
The moon phase over North Chicago tonight is Waning Crescent with 39.7% illumination.
What is solar time in North Chicago?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In North Chicago, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.