Arlington to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Arlington. When it is 9:00 AM in Arlington, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

Arlington PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Washington, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5+2h
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1:19 PM in Arlington, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Arlington to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Arlington (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +2h

Distance

Arlington and Chicago are 2,774 km (1,724 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Arlington and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Arlington.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Arlington, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Arlington?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Arlington (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Arlington 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.