Current Time in IANA America/Chicago Timezone
IANA Name: America/Chicago
Standard Offset: UTC −06:00
Daylight Saving: Yes
DST Offset: UTC −05:00
DST Abbreviation: CDT
Currently Observing DST: Yes ✅
Frequently Asked Questions about the America / Chicago time zone
What is the America / Chicago (America/Chicago) time zone?
America/Chicago is the IANA identifier for the America / Chicago time zone (CST), which is UTC−06:00.
What is the UTC offset of America/Chicago?
The America / Chicago time zone (America/Chicago) is UTC−06:00, aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does America/Chicago observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, the America / Chicago time zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour in summer, switching from CST to CDT (UTC−05:00).
Which countries use the America/Chicago time zone?
The America / Chicago time zone (America/Chicago) is used in United States.
Which cities are in the America/Chicago time zone?
Cities in the America / Chicago time zone include Austin, Baton Rouge, Chicago, Dallas, Des Moines, Fargo, Fort Worth, Houston.