Chicago to Daytona Beach time converter
Daytona Beach is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Daytona Beach.
Chicago CDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
Daytona Beach EDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
1:17 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026
Chicago to Daytona Beach conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Daytona Beach. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Daytona Beach |
|---|---|
| 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 Daytona Beach).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Daytona Beach switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +1h
Distance
Chicago and Daytona Beach are 1,527 km (949 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Daytona Beach when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Daytona Beach.
When is the best time to call Daytona Beach from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Daytona Beach).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Daytona Beach change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.