Chicago to East Hartford time converter

East Hartford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in East Hartford.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

East Hartford EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Connecticut, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

11:42 AM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to East Hartford conversion table

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

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and East Hartford 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 East Hartford are 1,245 km (774 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and East Hartford?

East Hartford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in East Hartford when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in East Hartford.

When is the best time to call East Hartford from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and East Hartford change?

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