Time in Crystal Lake, United States now
3:47:32 AM
Wednesday, September 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
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 6:49 PM
Day length 12h 7m
Solar noon 12:45 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Illinois (8)
Crystal Lake facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.2411, -88.3162
- Population
- 40,448
Frequently asked
What time is it in Crystal Lake right now?
The current local time in Crystal Lake is shown above and updates live every second. Crystal Lake is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Crystal Lake in?
Crystal Lake uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Crystal Lake on daylight saving time?
Yes. Crystal Lake is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Crystal Lake and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Crystal Lake (New York is currently 4:47 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
