Time in Des Plaines, United States now
10:17:00 AM
Sunday, September 27, 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
↑ 6:44 AM ↓ 6:40 PM
Day length 11h 56m
Solar noon 12:42 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Illinois (8)
Des Plaines facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.0334, -87.8834
- Population
- 58,677
Frequently asked
What time is it in Des Plaines right now?
The current local time in Des Plaines is shown above and updates live every second. Des Plaines is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Des Plaines in?
Des Plaines uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Des Plaines on daylight saving time?
Yes. Des Plaines is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Des Plaines and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Des Plaines (New York is currently 11:17 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
