Geographic position of Evanston
Evanston is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.0411° N, 87.6901° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,680 km (2,908 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,339 km (3,317 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,699 km (9,134 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,250 km (4,505 mi) west
Evanston 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 Evanston
With a population of 75,527, Evanston ranks as the 545th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Evanston
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD / KORD) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Evanston.
Current local time at the airport is 06:28:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Evanston
Evanston 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 Evanston
Business hours in Evanston (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 Evanston
Compare time in Evanston with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Evanston in?
Evanston 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 Evanston at UTC-5.
What time is it in Evanston right now?
The current local time in Evanston is 06:28:20 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Evanston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Evanston 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 Evanston?
Evanston is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Evanston?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the nearest airport to Evanston, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:28:20.
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