Chicago — time and weather
Chicago is a city in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. This page shows the current local time in Chicago and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
Local time
01:34:04
Friday, 31 July 2026
UTC-5
Weather now
19°C · Partly cloudy — Feels like 20°, Humidity 81%, Wind 8 km/h
About the time in Chicago
Local time in Chicago is based on the America/Chicago time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 2,746,388 people
Country languagesEnglish
Currencydollar ($, USD)
The United States is a large country in North America with diverse landscapes, climate zones and cultural regions.
More about the country: United States →What to see in Chicago
Sights and historical places
- the Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park
- the Chicago Riverwalk
- the Willis Tower observation deck
- Navy Pier
Museums
- the Art Institute of Chicago
- the Field Museum
- the Museum of Science and Industry
Where to spend time
- Millennium Park
- the Lake Michigan lakefront
- Lincoln Park
Local cuisine
Chicago is known for deep-dish pizza and hot dogs; diverse cafes and markets.