Time in Evanston now
9:56AMCST
CSTUTC−6−1 h vs New York (you)America/Chicago
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (CDT, UTC−5)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (CST, UTC−6)
Clock rules in Evanston
Evanston keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Illinois.
Local mean solar time at 87.69° W is UTC−5:51, so standard time runs 9 min behind the sun: it is highest at about 11:51 AM (an hour later in summer).
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Chicago page.
Time difference from Evanston
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Evanston | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 970 km | 10:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,150 km | 10:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,800 km | 7:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,340 km | 8:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −2 h |
| Ottawa | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,030 km | 10:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Nassau | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,110 km | 10:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,160 km | 11:56 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| London | World cities | 3:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +6 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +9 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 9:26 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min | +10 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 11:56 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +14 h | +14 h | +13 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Evanston overlap yours today.
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Places near Evanston
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Evanston |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 22 km south | same clock |
| Naperville | 47 km south-west | same clock |
| Elgin | 49 km west | same clock |
| Aurora | 61 km south-west | same clock |
| Joliet | 66 km south-west | same clock |
| Milwaukee | 112 km north | same clock |
| Rockford | 119 km west | same clock |
| South Bend | 126 km east | 1 h ahead |
Evanston at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceIllinois
- Population75,527
- Coordinates42.04° N, 87.69° W
- Elevation187 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Chicago
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timeCDT (UTC−5)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Evanston now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Evanston is on UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer, 1 hour behind Washington.
What time zone is Evanston in?
Evanston keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Illinois. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.