Does Illinois use daylight saving time?

Illinois follows timezone rules defined for America/Chicago. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.

Which cities are covered in Illinois?

Major cities include Naperville, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield.

Current Time in Illinois, United States

Check the current local time in Illinois, United States. View Illinois time zone, daylight saving time information, and major cities such as Naperville and Peoria.

Current state time

16:31:20

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Major cities in Illinois

Naperville
Peoria
Rockford
Springfield
Chicago

Time zones and daylight saving

Illinois currently uses America/Chicago.

Daylight saving changes depend on the local timezone rules. The live clock above always reflects the current local offset.

FAQ

Does Illinois use daylight saving time?: Illinois follows timezone rules defined for America/Chicago. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.
Which cities are covered in Illinois?: Major cities include Naperville, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield.