Chicago to Grafton time converter

Grafton is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Grafton.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Grafton AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11+16h
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6:26 PM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Grafton conversion table

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

ChicagoGrafton
12:00 AM4:00 PM
1:00 AM5:00 PM
2:00 AM6:00 PM
3:00 AM7:00 PM
4:00 AM8:00 PM
5:00 AM9:00 PM
6:00 AM10:00 PM
7:00 AM11:00 PM
8:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
9:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM3:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
9:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM3:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: +16h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Oct 2, 2027: +15h
  • Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +16h

Distance

Chicago and Grafton are 14,501 km (9,011 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Grafton?

Grafton is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Grafton.

When is the best time to call Grafton from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Grafton change?

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