Local Time in Waukegan, United States
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Outside business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Nov 1
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- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- United States
- Continent
- North America
Latest news in Waukegan
- Waukegan, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-DaySpaceRef · 30d ago
- New U.S. citizens celebrated at Waukegan event: ‘Welcome to full participation in our democracy’Chicago Tribune · 28d ago
- News - Sailor from Waukegan Recognized as Military Instructor of the YearDVIDS · 237d ago
- Remediation and Restoration Projects for Waukegan Harbor AOCU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov) · 224d ago
- North Shore Jet Center opens at Waukegan National Airport, IllinoisBusiness Airport International · 69d ago
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Local Vibe
Waukegan is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. Located 36 miles (58 km) north of Chicago, Waukegan is a satellite city within the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Its population was 89,321 at the 2020 census.
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Waukegan vs. major world hubs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Waukegan right now?
- The current time in Waukegan, United States is 02:31:57 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.
- What time zone is Waukegan in?
- Waukegan uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.
- Does Waukegan observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Waukegan observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Waukegan?
- Waukegan is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).