Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Both Chicago, Illinois and Arkansas (entire state) are in the Central Time Zone (CT) — UTC-6 standard time, UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time (mid-March to early November).
There is no time difference between them, ever. They switch clocks on the same dates.
| Period | Chicago | Arkansas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Time (Nov–Mar) | CST (UTC-6) | CST (UTC-6) | 0 hours |
| Daylight Time (Mar–Nov) | CDT (UTC-5) | CDT (UTC-5) | 0 hours |
So whether you're calling from the Loop to Little Rock, or scheduling a Zoom between O'Hare and Fayetteville — same clock, year-round.