Time in Pekin, United States now
2:04:26 PM
Friday, September 4, 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
↑ 6:28 AM ↓ 7:26 PM
Day length 12h 57m
Solar noon 12:57 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Illinois (8)
Pekin facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 40.5675, -89.6407
- Population
- 33,223
Frequently asked
What time is it in Pekin right now?
The current local time in Pekin is shown above and updates live every second. Pekin is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Pekin in?
Pekin uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Pekin on daylight saving time?
Yes. Pekin is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Pekin and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Pekin (New York is currently 3:04 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
