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Time in Illinois,USA
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Illinois Local Time Info Now
Illinois follows Central Time (CT) statewide, using UTC−6 during Standard Time and UTC−5 during Daylight Saving Time. The entire state remains in a single time zone, shifting between CST and CDT each year according to the national DST schedule.
Illinois Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Central Time (CT)
Standard Time: UTC−6
Daylight Saving Time: UTC−5
DST Observation: Yes, Illinois observes Daylight Saving Time
IANA Time Zone ID: America/Chicago
Official reference: Illinois on Wikipedia
Major cities following this time: Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Springfield, Peoria, Rockford, Elgin.