Chicago to Fairbanks time converter

Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 AM in Fairbanks.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Fairbanks AKDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Fairbanks
Alaska, United States
Sun, Oct 18
AKDTUTC-8-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Fairbanks conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Fairbanks).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -3h

Distance

Chicago and Fairbanks are 4,489 km (2,789 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fairbanks?

Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 6:00 AM in Fairbanks.

When is the best time to call Fairbanks from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Fairbanks).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Fairbanks change?

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