Chicago time

What is the Chicago time now in minutes and seconds?

Current timezone: CDT, Central Daylight Time
Current offset: UTC/GMT -05:00
Observe DST: Yes

DST starts on: Sunday, 8 March 2026

DST ends on: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Chicago, United States is 2 hours ahead of local time Los Angeles, United States.

Daylight Saving Time

  • Central Daylight Saving Time (CDT) starts on the second Sunday of March (The clock went forward by one hour).
  • CDT ends on the first Sunday of November (The clock time will go back one hour).
  • Central Standard Time (CST) is used during the remainder of the year.

Map Of Chicago

Airports in Chicago

AirportIATAICAODistance to Chicago
O'Hare International AirportORDKORD17 mi
Chicago Midway International AirportMDWKMDW10 mi
Chicago Executive AirportPWKKPWK26 mi
Gary/Chicago International AirportGYYKGYY28 mi

Note: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago's main international gateway and one of the busiest airports in the United States. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is a major alternative, particularly for domestic and low-cost flights. Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) primarily serves business and private aviation, while Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) provides an additional option for the wider Chicago metropolitan area.

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🌙 Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in Chicago

The Moon in Chicago is currently in a Waning Gibbous phase, with approximately 98% of its visible surface illuminated by the Sun. It is steadily waning toward the Last Quarter.

Moonrise8:08 PM
Moonset7:38 AM
Phase🌖 Waning Gibbous
Illumination98%

The next full moon will occur in Chicago on September 26, 2026, at 11:45 AM CDT. This particular full moon is traditionally known as the Harvest Moon.

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The IANA timezone identifier for Chicago is America/Chicago.

Related timezones: CST and CDT