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
5:26 PM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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).
| Chicago | Colorado Springs |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 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.