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Current Local Time in O'Hare International Airport

Current local time and time zone in O'Hare International Airport, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 72°F now🕔 4:42 PM local📅 Best: May, July, August, September and October

Current local time in O'Hare International Airport

4:42 PM
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now9:42 PM
Sunrise6:06 AM
Sunset7:43 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:06 AM
Sunset7:43 PM
Daylight13h 37m
Solar noon12:54 PM
Golden hour (am)6:06 AM - 7:06 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:43 PM - 7:43 PM
Blue hour (am)5:36 AM - 6:06 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:43 PM - 8:13 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%
Moonrise4:35 PM
Moonset12:25 AM

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Quick facts about O'Hare International Airport

TypeAirport
CityChicago
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates41°58′27.1″N 87°54′26.3″W (41.9742, -87.9073)
IATA codeORD
Local time4:42 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsMay, July, August, September and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

O'Hare International Airport is an airport in Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in O'Hare International Airport with overcast. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 60°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit O'Hare International Airport is May, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.

Nearby highlights include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in O'Hare International Airport today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 41°58′27.1″N 87°54′26.3″W (41.9742, -87.9073)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is O'Hare International Airport?

O'Hare International Airport is an airport in Chicago. Its coordinates are 41.9742, -87.9073. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in O'Hare International Airport right now?

It is currently 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit O'Hare International Airport?

May, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in O'Hare International Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is O'Hare International Airport in?

O'Hare International Airport observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 4:42 PM.

What are the top things to do in O'Hare International Airport?

Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 4:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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