Time Now in West Chicago, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.88° N, 88.2° W
Elevation: 239 m above sea level
Population rank: #1843 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 55m 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
West 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 West Chicago, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in West Chicago
Daylight Hours in West Chicago
West Chicago gets 14h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in West Chicago is at 05:34 and sunset in West Chicago is at 20:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 07m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between West Chicago and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in West Chicago
What is the current local time in West Chicago?
The live local time in West Chicago is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. West Chicago currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is West Chicago in?
West Chicago uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does West Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Chicago is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing West Chicago's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as West Chicago.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 03:27 | 05:34 | 12:59 | 16:59 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:29 | 05:35 | 12:59 | 16:58 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:30 | 05:36 | 12:59 | 16:58 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:32 | 05:36 | 12:59 | 16:58 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:33 | 05:37 | 12:59 | 16:58 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:35 | 05:38 | 12:59 | 16:58 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:37 | 05:39 | 12:59 | 16:57 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Chicago
Sunrise
in West Chicago
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in West Chicago
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 48m
Dawn
in West Chicago
5:01 AM
Dusk
in West Chicago
8:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for West Chicago
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
28.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:09
Distances & Clock Changes in West Chicago
How Far Is West Chicago From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,191 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,757 km | W (262deg) |
| London | 6,388 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,686 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,022 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,438 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,113 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,664 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in West Chicago?
West Chicago next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
West Chicago's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from West Chicago and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.9deg S, 91.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Chicago
What time is it in West Chicago right now?
The current local time in West Chicago is 02:47 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. West Chicago follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is West Chicago in?
West 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 West Chicago?
West Chicago is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to West Chicago local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is West Chicago on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — West Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Chicago today?
Today in West Chicago: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 14h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Chicago tonight?
The moon phase over West Chicago tonight is Waxing Crescent with 28.9% illumination.
What is solar time in West Chicago?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In West Chicago, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.