Chicago to Canada time converter
Canada is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Canada.
7:05 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
Chicago to Canada conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Canada. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Canada |
|---|---|
| 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 Canada).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Canada 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
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Canada?
Canada is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Canada when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Canada.
When is the best time to call Canada from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Canada).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Canada change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.