Chicago to Alaska time converter

Alaska is 3 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 AM in Alaska.

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Alaska AKDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Alaska
United States
Sat, Oct 17
AKDTUTC-8-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Alaska conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Alaska).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -3h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Alaska?

Alaska is 3 hours behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 AM in Alaska.

When is the best time to call Alaska from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Alaska).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Alaska change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.