Chicago to Dallas time converter

Dallas is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Dallas.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Dallas PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Dallas
Oregon, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Dallas conversion table

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

ChicagoDallas
12:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Dallas).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Dallas are 2,879 km (1,789 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Dallas?

Dallas is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Dallas.

When is the best time to call Dallas from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Dallas).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Dallas change?

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