Chicago to Arizona time converter
Arizona is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Arizona.
4:41 AM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Chicago to Arizona conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Arizona. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Arizona |
|---|---|
| 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 Arizona).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Arizona switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h
Distance
Chicago and Arizona are 2,915 km (1,811 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Arizona?
Arizona is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What time is it in Arizona when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Arizona.
When is the best time to call Arizona from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Arizona).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Arizona change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.