Geographic position of Waukegan
Waukegan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.3636° N, 87.8448° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,716 km (2,930 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,303 km (3,295 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,735 km (9,156 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,225 km (4,489 mi) west
Waukegan 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 Waukegan
With a population of 88,475, Waukegan ranks as the 425th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Waukegan
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD / KORD) is a major international airport located about 43 km (27 mi) from Waukegan.
Current local time at the airport is 06:31:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Waukegan
Waukegan 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 Waukegan
Business hours in Waukegan (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 Waukegan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Waukegan in?
Waukegan 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 Waukegan at UTC-5.
What time is it in Waukegan right now?
The current local time in Waukegan is 06:31:00 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Waukegan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waukegan 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 Waukegan?
Waukegan is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Waukegan?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the nearest airport to Waukegan, located about 43 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:31:00.
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