Baltim to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 8 hours behind Baltim. When it is 9:00 AM in Baltim, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
9:38 AM in Baltim, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Baltim to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Baltim and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Baltim | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Baltim (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Baltim and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: -8h
- Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027: -7h
- Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -8h
Distance
Baltim and Chicago are 9,727 km (6,044 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Baltim and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Baltim.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Baltim?
When it is 9:00 AM in Baltim, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Baltim?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Baltim (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Baltim 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.