Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
ILUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Illinois in?
Illinois is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 daylight). Chicago is the largest metropolitan center in the Central Time Zone.
Current Local Time in Illinois
12:40:06AM
CDTUTC-5• DST Active
Primary ZoneCentral TimeCST / CDT
UTC OffsetUTC-6Daylight: UTC-5
Capital CitySpringfieldState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Illinois
ChicagoIL
CDTAuroraIL
CDTNapervilleIL
CDTJolietIL
CDTRockfordIL
CDTSpringfieldIL
CDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois Time Zone
Official answers regarding Illinois local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Illinois in?▼
Illinois is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 daylight). Chicago is the largest metropolitan center in the Central Time Zone.
Does Illinois observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Illinois observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Springfield, Illinois?▼
The capital of Illinois is Springfield, located in the Central Time (CST/CDT).