Time in Mount Prospect, United States now
9:19:50 AM
Wednesday, September 16, 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
↑ 6:33 AM ↓ 6:59 PM
Day length 12h 27m
Solar noon 12:46 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Illinois (8)
Mount Prospect facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.0664, -87.9373
- Population
- 54,747
Frequently asked
What time is it in Mount Prospect right now?
The current local time in Mount Prospect is shown above and updates live every second. Mount Prospect is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Mount Prospect in?
Mount Prospect uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Mount Prospect on daylight saving time?
Yes. Mount Prospect is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Mount Prospect and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Mount Prospect (New York is currently 10:19 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
