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Current Time in Illinois, United States

Illinois is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.

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America/Chicago

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Time zone of Illinois

Time zoneCentral Standard Time
AbbreviationCST
UTC offsetUTC−6
IANA time zone idAmerica/Chicago
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer

Time difference between Illinois and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York1 hour ahead--:--
Los Angeles2 hours behind--:--
London6 hours ahead--:--
Paris7 hours ahead--:--
Dubai10 hours ahead--:--
India11 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila14 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo15 hours ahead--:--
Sydney17 hours ahead--:--
Toronto1 hour ahead--:--

Daylight saving time in Illinois

2026

  • 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
  • 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).

2027

  • 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
  • 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).

Illinois time FAQ

What time is it in Illinois right now?

Illinois is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Illinois, updated every second.

What time zone is Illinois in?

Illinois is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.

Does Illinois observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.

What is the time difference between Illinois and New York?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Illinois.

Cities in Illinois

ChicagoJolietAuroraElginEvanstonRockfordWaukeganPeoriaSpringfieldRock Island

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.