Chicago to Hartford time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Hartford EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Hartford
Connecticut, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Hartford conversion table

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

ChicagoHartford
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 Hartford).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Hartford are 1,239 km (770 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Hartford?

Hartford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Hartford from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Hartford change?

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