Brownsville to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour behind Brownsville. When it is 9:00 AM in Brownsville, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
Brownsville EDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Chicago CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
4:42 PM in Brownsville, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Brownsville to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Brownsville and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Brownsville | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 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 |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Brownsville (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Brownsville and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -1h
Distance
Brownsville and Chicago are 1,907 km (1,185 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Brownsville and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Brownsville.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Brownsville?
When it is 9:00 AM in Brownsville, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Brownsville?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Brownsville (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Brownsville 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.