Chicago to Fort Lauderdale time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Fort Lauderdale EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Fort Lauderdale
Florida, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Fort Lauderdale conversion table

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

ChicagoFort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale are 1,879 km (1,168 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale change?

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