Time in Carol Stream, United States now
7:38:32 PM
Friday, October 23, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:15 AM ↓ 5:57 PM
Day length 10h 42m
Solar noon 12:36 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Illinois (8)
Carol Stream facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 41.9125, -88.1348
- Population
- 40,356
Frequently asked
What time is it in Carol Stream right now?
The current local time in Carol Stream is shown above and updates live every second. Carol Stream is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Carol Stream in?
Carol Stream uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Carol Stream on daylight saving time?
Yes. Carol Stream is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Carol Stream and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Carol Stream (New York is currently 8:38 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
