🇺🇸 Current Time in Chicago
⚙️ Time Zone Tools & Information
🌍 Time Difference from Chicago
Compare Chicago time with major cities around the world
| City | Time Difference | Current Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | -3 hours | --:-- |
| 🇬🇧 London | +5 hours | --:-- |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | +14 hours | --:-- |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | +13 hours | --:-- |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | +16 hours | --:-- |
| 🇩🇪 Berlin | +6 hours | --:-- |
📞 Best Time to Call Chicago
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Recommended calling times:
- 🟢 Best: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST/CDT (Business hours)
- 🟡 Good: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST/CDT (Extended hours)
- 🔴 Avoid: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM CST/CDT (Night time)
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🌅 Sun Information
Chicago experiences significant seasonal variation in daylight hours.
📊 Quick Facts About Chicago Time
- Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC-5 (winter) / UTC-4 (summer)
- DST: March to November (EDT), November to March (EST)
- Same as: Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Toronto
- IANA Name: America/Chicago
🎯 Travel Tips
- Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time
- Business hours typically 9 AM - 5 PM weekdays
- Wall Street trading: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST
- JFK and LaGuardia airports operate 24/7
- Subway system runs 24/7 with reduced service at night
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chicago have Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time. It switches to EDT (UTC-4) in March and back to EST (UTC-5) in November.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?
Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it's noon in LA, it's 3 PM in Chicago.
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
Chicago is 5 hours behind London (GMT) or 4 hours behind during BST. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 5 PM in London.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Tokyo (EST) or 13 hours behind during EDT. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 2 AM the next day in Tokyo.
What are typical business hours in Chicago?
Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday). Financial markets operate 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST.
When does Chicago switch to Daylight Saving Time?
Chicago switches to EDT (UTC-4) on the second Sunday in March and back to EST (UTC-5) on the first Sunday in November.