Chicago to Bay City time converter

Bay City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Bay City.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Bay City EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Bay City
Michigan, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Bay City conversion table

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

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Bay 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 Bay City are 363 km (226 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bay City?

Bay City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Bay City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Bay City.

When is the best time to call Bay City from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Bay City change?

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