Chicago to Idaho Falls time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Idaho Falls MDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Idaho, United States
Mon, Oct 19
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

7:52 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Idaho Falls conversion table

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

ChicagoIdaho Falls
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 Falls).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls are 1,995 km (1,240 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Idaho Falls?

Idaho Falls is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Idaho Falls from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Idaho Falls change?

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