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
1:22 PM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026
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).
| Chicago | Franklin Square |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 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.