Time in Waukegan, United States now
7:55:29 PM
Thursday, September 24, 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
↑ 6:42 AM ↓ 6:43 PM
Day length 12h 1m
Solar noon 12:42 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Illinois (8)
Waukegan facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.3636, -87.8448
- Population
- 88,475
Frequently asked
What time is it in Waukegan right now?
The current local time in Waukegan is shown above and updates live every second. Waukegan is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Waukegan in?
Waukegan uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Waukegan on daylight saving time?
Yes. Waukegan is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Waukegan and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Waukegan (New York is currently 8:55 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
