Chicago to Aurora time converter

Aurora is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Aurora.

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Aurora MDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Colorado, United States
Sat, Oct 17
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

1:10 AM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Aurora conversion table

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

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Aurora are 1,463 km (909 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Aurora?

Aurora is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Aurora.

When is the best time to call Aurora from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Aurora).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Aurora change?

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