Chicago to Albany time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Albany PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Albany
Oregon, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Albany conversion table

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

ChicagoAlbany
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 Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Albany).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

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

Distance

Chicago and Albany are 2,866 km (1,781 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Albany?

Albany is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Albany from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Albany change?

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