Chicago to Bloomington time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Bloomington EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Indiana, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

3:15 AM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Bloomington conversion table

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

ChicagoBloomington
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 Bloomington).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Bloomington are 313 km (194 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bloomington?

Bloomington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Bloomington from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Bloomington change?

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