Anchorage to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage. When it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage, it is 12:00 PM in Chicago.

Anchorage AKDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Anchorage
Alaska, United States
Fri, Oct 16
AKDTUTC-8
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Anchorage to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Anchorage (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Anchorage 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

Distance

Anchorage and Chicago are 4,588 km (2,851 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Anchorage and Chicago?

Chicago is 3 hours ahead of Anchorage.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage, it is 12:00 PM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Anchorage?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Anchorage (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Anchorage 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.