Chicago to Kentucky time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Kentucky EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Chicago to Kentucky conversion table

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

ChicagoKentucky
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 Kentucky).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Kentucky from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Kentucky change?

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