Current Time in Mount Prospect
Illinois, United States
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States — updated live every second. Mount Prospect observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Mount Prospect now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Mount Prospect time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Mount Prospect
What Time Is It in Mount Prospect Right Now?
The current local time in Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States is 09:20:47 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Mount Prospect observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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09:20:47 AM
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Mount Prospect Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Mount Prospect timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Illinois
Mount Prospect is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Mount Prospect Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Illinois
Daylight Saving Time: Mount Prospect is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Mount Prospect is located in United States (Illinois) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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