What Time Is It?

Current Central Time

CST/CDT•Chicago, United States
Live Time
10:42PM
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
CDT•UTC-5•Daylight Saving Time Active

Timezone Details

Name:Central Time
Abbreviation:CST/CDT
UTC Offset:UTC-6/-5
Primary City:Chicago
Country:United States
DST Status:Active

Current Information

Current Time:10:42 PM
Current Date:Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Timezone:america/chicago
Cities in Zone:1
Last Updated:Live

Cities in Central Time

Chicago
United States
10:42 PM
CDT

About Central Time

Central Time (CST/CDT) is the timezone used in Chicago, United States and 1 other cities. This timezone is UTC-6/-5 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

The current time in Central Time is 10:42 PM on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. Daylight saving time is currently active in this timezone.

Whether you're scheduling business meetings, coordinating with international teams, or planning travel, understanding Central Time is essential for effective global communication. Our live clock provides real-time updates for accurate timezone information.