Time in Evanston, United States now
1:38:08 PM
Saturday, September 5, 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
↑ 6:20 AM ↓ 7:17 PM
Day length 12h 57m
Solar noon 12:49 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Illinois (8)
Evanston facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.0411, -87.6901
- Population
- 75,527
Frequently asked
What time is it in Evanston right now?
The current local time in Evanston is shown above and updates live every second. Evanston is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Evanston in?
Evanston uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Evanston on daylight saving time?
Yes. Evanston is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Evanston and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Evanston (New York is currently 2:38 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
