Arizona to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Arizona. When it is 9:00 AM in Arizona, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.
8:32 AM in Arizona, Monday, October 19, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
Arizona to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Arizona and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Arizona | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Arizona (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Arizona and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +2h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Arizona and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Arizona.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Arizona?
When it is 9:00 AM in Arizona, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Arizona?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Arizona (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Arizona 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.