Chicago to Ellicott City time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Ellicott City EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Maryland, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

11:19 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Ellicott City conversion table

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

ChicagoEllicott City
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 Ellicott City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City are 960 km (597 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ellicott City?

Ellicott City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Ellicott City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Ellicott City.

When is the best time to call Ellicott City from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Ellicott City change?

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