Illinois Time Zone
Illinois is in the Central Time Zone (CT). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Illinois.
🗺️ Illinois Time Zone: Current local time in Illinois is shown above. Illinois follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)).
About the Illinois time zone
Illinois is primarily in the Central Time (CT) zone. The entire state observes Central Time (CT) statewide. Illinois observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Illinois Time Zone
Illinois is entirely within the Central Time (CT) zone with an offset of UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). Illinois observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Illinois in?
Illinois is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Illinois observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Illinois observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Illinois?
The standard UTC offset for Illinois is UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.