Chicago to Idaho time converter

Idaho is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Idaho.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Idaho MDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Idaho
United States
Sun, Oct 18
MDTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Idaho conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Idaho?

Idaho is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Idaho.

When is the best time to call Idaho from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Idaho change?

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