Chicago to Bristol time converter

Bristol is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 PM in Bristol.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Bristol BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
United Kingdom
Sun, Oct 18
BSTUTC+1+6h
Finding your time zone…

5:48 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Bristol conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bristol).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +6h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +5h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +6h

Distance

Chicago and Bristol are 6,207 km (3,857 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Bristol?

Bristol is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 PM in Bristol.

When is the best time to call Bristol from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bristol).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Bristol change?

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