DST Starts
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -06:00 → UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time in Chicago
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Chicago, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Chicago, United States
America/Chicago
DST Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00 → UTC -06:00
Daylight Saving Time in Chicago in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -06:00UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00UTC -06:00
DST Dates for Chicago by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 10, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 3, 2024 1:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 1, 2026 1:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 7, 2027 1:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2028 1:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 4, 2029 1:59 AM |
Does Chicago Use Daylight Saving Time?
Chicago has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the America/Chicago time zone data.
Chicago Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Chicago is America/Chicago.
Daylight Saving Time in Chicago FAQ
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Chicago has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the America/Chicago time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Chicago in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Chicago on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Chicago in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Chicago on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago.
Do the clocks change in Chicago in 2026?
Yes. Chicago has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Cities
Compare daylight saving time dates, clock changes and time zones in other cities.
New York
United States
America/New_York
Los Angeles
United States
America/Los_Angeles
Houston
United States
America/Chicago
Phoenix
United States
America/Phoenix
Philadelphia
United States
America/New_York
San Antonio
United States
America/Chicago
San Diego
United States
America/Los_Angeles
Dallas
United States
America/Chicago
San Jose
United States
America/Los_Angeles