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13 Sep 2024
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Illinois
United States
11:54:56 AM
20 Oct 2024
Illinois Info
Abbreviation:
IL
State capital:
Springfield
Population:
12,700,000
Largest city:
Chicago (2,700,000)
State bird:
Northern Cardinal
State flower:
Violet
State tree:
White Oak
Local facts for Illinois
What time zone does Illinois use?
Illinois is in the Central Time Zone (CT), which is Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) during the winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during the summer.
Does Illinois observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Yes, Illinois observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). The state follows the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour in the spring (usually in March) and back by one hour in the fall (usually in November) as part of the DST system used across most of the United States.
What is the time difference between Illinois and California?
Illinois is 2 hours ahead of California. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in Illinois (Central Time), it is 10:00 AM in California (Pacific Time).
Are there any states that share the same time zone as Illinois?
Yes, Illinois shares the Central Time Zone with several other states, including Texas, Missouri, and Wisconsin.