Chicago to Franklin time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Franklin EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Franklin
Indiana, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Franklin conversion table

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

ChicagoFranklin
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 Franklin).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Franklin are 296 km (184 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Franklin?

Franklin is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Franklin from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Franklin change?

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