Chicago to Billings time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Billings MDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Montana, United States
Sun, Oct 18
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

9:18 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Billings conversion table

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

ChicagoBillings
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 Billings).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Billings are 1,724 km (1,071 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Billings?

Billings is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Billings from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Billings change?

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