Chicago to Fort Collins time converter

Fort Collins is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Fort Collins.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Fort Collins MDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Colorado, United States
Mon, Oct 19
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

1:14 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Fort Collins conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins are 1,462 km (908 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort Collins?

Fort Collins is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Fort Collins when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Fort Collins.

When is the best time to call Fort Collins from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Fort Collins change?

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