Time Illinois - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Illinois?
The current time in Illinois is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Illinois is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Illinois is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Illinois is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Illinois.
Time zone and clock changes in Illinois
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Illinois
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Illinois at 06:59 and sets at 18:29 (local time), giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:44.
More about Illinois
See the location and GPS coordinates of Illinois, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Illinois and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Illinois
What time is it in Illinois right now?
The current time in Illinois is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Illinois and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Illinois.
Does Illinois observe daylight saving time?
Illinois is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Illinois is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Illinois?
Today, October 7, 2026, the sun rises in Illinois at 06:59 and sets at 18:29 (local time), giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:44.
