Chicago to Griffith time converter

Griffith is 16 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (Sun, Oct 18) in Griffith.

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Griffith AEDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
New South Wales, Australia
Sat, Oct 17
AEDTUTC+11+16h
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3:17 AM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Griffith conversion table

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

ChicagoGriffith
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 Griffith).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: +16h

Distance

Chicago and Griffith are 15,317 km (9,518 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Griffith?

Griffith is 16 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (Sun, Oct 18) in Griffith.

When is the best time to call Griffith from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Griffith change?

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