Chicago to Jackson time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Jackson EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Chicago to Jackson conversion table

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

ChicagoJackson
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 Jackson).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Jackson 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 Jackson are 272 km (169 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jackson?

Jackson is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Jackson from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Jackson change?

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