Atlantic City to Chicago time converter

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

Atlantic City EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

New Jersey, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

4:44 AM in Atlantic City, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Atlantic City to Chicago conversion table

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

Atlantic CityChicago
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 Atlantic City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Atlantic City and Chicago are 1,149 km (714 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Atlantic City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Atlantic City.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Atlantic City?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Atlantic City?

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

Does the time difference between Atlantic City 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.