Akron to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind Akron. When it is 9:00 AM in Akron, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

Akron EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Akron
Ohio, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Akron to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in Akron and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

AkronChicago
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Akron (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Akron and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

Akron and Chicago are 518 km (322 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Akron and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Akron.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Akron?

When it is 9:00 AM in Akron, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Akron?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Akron (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Akron and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.