Albany to Chicago time converter

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

Albany EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Albany
New York, 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)

Albany to Chicago conversion table

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

AlbanyChicago
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 Albany (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Albany 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

Albany and Chicago are 1,146 km (712 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Albany and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Albany.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Albany?

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

Does the time difference between Albany 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.