Chicago to Boise time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Boise MDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Boise
Idaho, United States
Fri, Oct 16
MDTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Boise conversion table

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

ChicagoBoise
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 Boise).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Boise are 2,329 km (1,447 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Boise?

Boise is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Boise from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Boise change?

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