Chicago to Fairfield time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Fairfield EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

7:10 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Fairfield conversion table

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

ChicagoFairfield
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 Fairfield).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Fairfield 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 Fairfield are 381 km (237 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fairfield?

Fairfield is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Fairfield from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Fairfield change?

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