Live local time
What time is it in Evanston?
Evanston time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Evanston. Evanston observes the America/Chicago time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
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Evanston time — FAQ
What time is it in Evanston right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Evanston (America/Chicago, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Evanston in?
Evanston uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does Evanston observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Evanston changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.