Cartagena to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours behind Cartagena. When it is 9:00 AM in Cartagena, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

Cartagena CLST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
CLSTUTC-3
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-2h
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6:25 PM in Cartagena, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Cartagena to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: -2h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -1h
  • Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Cartagena and Chicago are 8,543 km (5,308 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Cartagena and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours behind Cartagena.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Cartagena, it is 7:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Cartagena?

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

Does the time difference between Cartagena 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.