Current time in Waukegan, United States

Time in Waukegan, Illinois, United States
4:20 AM
 

Waukegan time zone and facts

Time zone
Chicago Time (CDT)
UTC offset
UTC−5
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sunrise today
7:11 AM
Sunset today
6:00 PM
Region
Illinois
Coordinates
42.36°N, 87.84°W

Time difference from Waukegan

CityTime nowDifference
New York5:20 AM, Wed1 hour ahead
Los Angeles2:20 AM, Wed2 hours behind
London10:20 AM, Wed6 hours ahead
Paris11:20 AM, Wed7 hours ahead
Dubai1:20 PM, Wed9 hours ahead
Delhi2:50 PM, Wed10:30 hours ahead
Tokyo6:20 PM, Wed14 hours ahead
Sydney8:20 PM, Wed16 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in United States

  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day
  • Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Mon, Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Waukegan in?

Waukegan uses Chicago Time (IANA zone America/Chicago). Right now the local time is UTC−5.

Does Waukegan observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Waukegan and New York?

Waukegan is currently 1 hour behind New York.

What is the time difference between Waukegan and London?

Waukegan is currently 6 hours behind London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Waukegan today?

Today the sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 6:00 PM local time.

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