Plan Meetings Across Time Zones with findtime.io

findtime.io helps distributed teams compare time zones, spot overlapping work hours, and choose fair meeting times. Select two or more cities to see local times, UTC offsets, and Daylight Saving status, then pick a window that avoids after-hours.

We use the IANA time zone database and update automatically. Toggle 12/24-hour formats, copy a link to share, and explore city pages for detailed time zone information.

How to use findtime.io

  1. Select the cities you want to compare
  2. Review current times and overlapping hours
  3. Choose a fair meeting slot and share the link
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
America/Chicago | Central Daylight Time (CDT) | UTC-5
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City Information

Population
2,664,452
Coordinates
Decimal:41.8500, -87.6500
DMS:41°51′00″N, 87°39′00″W

Time zone info for Chicago

Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
UTC Offset
UTC-5
DST
Observed
Chicago observes DST (America/Chicago time zone).
March
8
Sun
2026
Latest change: Summer time started
Switched to UTC -5 / Central Daylight Time (CDT).
The time was set forward one hour from 03:00AM to 04:00AM local time on March 8, 2026 at 3:00 am.
November
1
Sun
2026
Next change: Winter time starts
Switching to UTC -6 / Central Standard Time (CST).
The time will be set back one hour from 02:00AM to 01:00AM local time on November 1, 2026 at 1:00 am.

Where is Chicago?

Chicago is in Illinois

Population: 2,664,452

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago

What time is it in Chicago right now?

Chicago is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6). The current time is displayed at the top of this page and updates automatically every second.

Does Chicago observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time. The timezone abbreviation and UTC offset change seasonally between standard time and daylight time.

How do I convert Chicago time to other cities?

Use the time converter tool on this page to compare Chicago with other major cities worldwide. You can select multiple cities, see time differences, and create meeting invites that work across time zones.

How do I plan a meeting with someone in Chicago?

Working with people and teams across time zones? Use our meeting planner tool, findtime.io, to set and share through Google Calendar, Outlook, or .ics files!

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