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
11:42 AM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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).
| Chicago | East Hartford |
|---|---|
| 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 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.