Chicago to Alberta time converter
Alberta is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Alberta.
9:56 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
Chicago to Alberta conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Alberta. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Alberta |
|---|---|
| 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 Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Alberta).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Alberta switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -1h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Alberta?
Alberta is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What time is it in Alberta when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Alberta.
When is the best time to call Alberta from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Alberta).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Alberta change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.