Local Time in Waukegan, United States
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Currently 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
- Thousands flock to Waukegan’s American Independence Parade: ‘Anyone who walks by is welcome’Chicago Tribune · 21d ago
- News - Sailor from Waukegan Recognized as Military Instructor of the YearDVIDS · 147d ago
- U.S. Citizen released after Border Patrol arrest turns physical, Waukegan mayor intervenes outside city hallLake and McHenry County Scanner · 287d ago
- Waukegan Airport Flight School Opens Chicago Metro EnrollmentsThe Columbus Dispatch · 90d ago
- Michael Welch Obituary (2026) - Waukegan, IL - Peterson & Patch Funeral HomeLegacy | Obituary Search · 78d ago
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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 02:18:57 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).