Chicago to Fort Lee time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Fort Lee EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Fort Lee
New Jersey, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Fort Lee conversion table

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

ChicagoFort Lee
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 Lee).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Fort Lee are 1,146 km (712 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Fort Lee?

Fort Lee is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Fort Lee change?

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