Chicago to Colorado Springs time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Colorado Springs MDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Colorado, United States
Wed, Oct 21
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

5:26 PM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Colorado Springs conversion table

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

ChicagoColorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs are 1,491 km (926 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Colorado Springs when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Colorado Springs from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Colorado Springs change?

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