Chicago to Atlantic City time converter
Atlantic City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Atlantic City.
Chicago CDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
Atlantic City EDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
12:44 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026
Chicago to Atlantic City conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Atlantic City. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Atlantic City |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Atlantic City).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Atlantic City switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +1h
Distance
Chicago and Atlantic City are 1,149 km (714 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Atlantic City?
Atlantic City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Atlantic City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Atlantic City.
When is the best time to call Atlantic City from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Atlantic City).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Atlantic City change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.