Alaska to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Alaska. When it is 9:00 AM in Alaska, it is 12:00 PM in Chicago.
3:37 PM in Alaska, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
Alaska to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Alaska and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Alaska | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Alaska (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Alaska and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026: +3h
- Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027: +3h
- Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +4h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +3h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Alaska and Chicago?
Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Alaska.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Alaska?
When it is 9:00 AM in Alaska, it is 12:00 PM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Alaska?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Alaska (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Alaska 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.