Chicago to Franklin Square time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Franklin Square EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
New York, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

1:22 PM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Franklin Square conversion table

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

ChicagoFranklin Square
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 Square).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Franklin Square 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 Franklin Square are 1,173 km (729 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Franklin Square?

Franklin Square is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Franklin Square from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Franklin Square change?

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