Chicago to Gainesville time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Gainesville EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Gainesville
Florida, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Gainesville conversion table

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

ChicagoGainesville
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 Gainesville).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Gainesville are 1,438 km (894 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Gainesville?

Gainesville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Gainesville from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Gainesville change?

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