Bedford to Chicago time converter

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

Bedford EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Bedford
New Hampshire, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Bedford to Chicago conversion table

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

BedfordChicago
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 Bedford (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

Bedford and Chicago are 1,328 km (825 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Bedford and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Bedford.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Bedford?

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

Does the time difference between Bedford 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.