Chicago to Badger time converter

Badger is 3 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 AM in Badger.

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Badger AKDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Alaska, United States
Sat, Oct 17
AKDTUTC-8-3h
Finding your time zone…

3:42 AM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Badger conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Badger).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -3h

Distance

Chicago and Badger are 4,480 km (2,784 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Badger?

Badger is 3 hours behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 AM in Badger.

When is the best time to call Badger from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Badger).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Badger change?

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