Chicago to Hickory time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Hickory EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Hickory
North Carolina, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Hickory conversion table

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

ChicagoHickory
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 Hickory).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Hickory are 872 km (542 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Hickory?

Hickory is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Hickory from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Hickory change?

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