Chicago to Carlsbad time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Carlsbad MDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Carlsbad
New Mexico, United States
Wed, Oct 21
MDTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Carlsbad conversion table

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

ChicagoCarlsbad
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 Carlsbad).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Carlsbad are 1,800 km (1,118 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Carlsbad?

Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Carlsbad from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Carlsbad change?

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