Geographic position of Cicero
Cicero is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.8456° N, 87.7539° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,658 km (2,894 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,361 km (3,331 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,677 km (9,120 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,277 km (4,522 mi) west
Cicero lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Cicero
With a population of 83,886, Cicero ranks as the 471st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Cicero
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) is a major international airport serving Cicero directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:29:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Cicero
Cicero uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Cicero
Business hours in Cicero (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Cicero
Compare time in Cicero with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cicero in?
Cicero follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Cicero at UTC-5.
What time is it in Cicero right now?
The current local time in Cicero is 06:29:23 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cicero observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cicero is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Cicero?
Cicero is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cicero?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the airport serving Cicero. The current local time at the airport is 06:29:23.
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