Chicago to Brownsville time converter
Brownsville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Brownsville.
Chicago CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Brownsville EDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
1:22 PM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Chicago to Brownsville conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Brownsville. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Brownsville |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 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 Brownsville).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Brownsville 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 Brownsville are 1,907 km (1,185 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Brownsville?
Brownsville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Brownsville when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Brownsville.
When is the best time to call Brownsville from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Brownsville).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Brownsville change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.