Chicago to Bedford time converter

Bedford is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Bedford.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Bedford ADT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Nova Scotia, Canada
Tue, Oct 20
ADTUTC-3+2h
Finding your time zone…

8:03 PM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Bedford conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Bedford).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +2h

Distance

Chicago and Bedford are 1,960 km (1,218 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bedford?

Bedford is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Bedford.

When is the best time to call Bedford from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Bedford).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Bedford change?

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