Chicago time zone

Time zone and DST transitions in Chicago, United States

Chicago time zone

Central Time:
- CST - Central Standard Time
- CDT - Central Daylight Time when daylight saving time is being observed (from early March to early November)

Chicago time

--:-- CDT

When does the time change in 2025

When do clocks go forward?

The clocks go forward by one hour at 08:00 AM on 9 March 2025, jumping from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM (so called "spring forward"). This marks the beginning of CDT. There's more daylight in the evenings and less in the mornings.

When do clocks go back?

The clocks 'fall back' by one hour at 07:00 AM on 2 November 2025, changing from 07:00 AM to 06:00 AM. This marks the end of Daylight Saving Time (CDT), returning to Standard Time (CST).

Upcoming time changes in Chicago

Year	Date & Time	Abbreviation	Time Change	Offset After
2025	Sun, 09 Mar, 08:00	CST → CDT	1 hour	UTC-5
	Sun, 02 Nov, 07:00	CDT → CST	-1 hour	UTC-6
2026	Sun, 08 Mar, 08:00	CST → CDT	1 hour	UTC-5
	Sun, 01 Nov, 07:00	CDT → CST	-1 hour	UTC-6
2027	Sun, 14 Mar, 08:00	CST → CDT	1 hour	UTC-5
	Sun, 07 Nov, 07:00	CDT → CST	-1 hour	UTC-6
2028	Sun, 12 Mar, 08:00	CST → CDT	1 hour	UTC-5
	Sun, 05 Nov, 07:00	CDT → CST	-1 hour	UTC-6

Year	2025
Date & Time	Sun, 09 Mar, 08:00
Abbreviation	CST → CDT
Time Change	1 hour
Offset After	UTC-5
Year	2025
Date & Time	Sun, 02 Nov, 07:00
Abbreviation	CDT → CST
Time Change	-1 hour
Offset After	UTC-6
Year	2026
Date & Time	Sun, 08 Mar, 08:00
Abbreviation	CST → CDT
Time Change	1 hour
Offset After	UTC-5
Year	2026
Date & Time	Sun, 01 Nov, 07:00
Abbreviation	CDT → CST
Time Change	-1 hour
Offset After	UTC-6
Year	2027
Date & Time	Sun, 14 Mar, 08:00
Abbreviation	CST → CDT
Time Change	1 hour
Offset After	UTC-5
Year	2027
Date & Time	Sun, 07 Nov, 07:00
Abbreviation	CDT → CST
Time Change	-1 hour
Offset After	UTC-6
Year	2028
Date & Time	Sun, 12 Mar, 08:00
Abbreviation	CST → CDT
Time Change	1 hour
Offset After	UTC-5
Year	2028
Date & Time	Sun, 05 Nov, 07:00
Abbreviation	CDT → CST
Time Change	-1 hour
Offset After	UTC-6

Install html5 analog clock on your web page.

Put digital website clock widget on your web pages.

Free online clocks for website owners. Add useful functionality to your websites.

WHY USE 24timezones?
Use 24tz to plan your next perfect travel to Chicago. You can even plan a call to your friend or business partner in Chicago. If you need some help to figure out location, use Chicago map that can show you satellite or street view.
We hope 24timezones has helped you plan your call or arrange your visit to this city.
Correct local time in Chicago, United States timezone, official time change dates winter time 2025 daylight saving dates, DST, clock change, GMT/UTC difference.