Chicago to Kingston time converter

Chicago and Kingston are on the same time. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 AM in Kingston.

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Kingston EST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Kingston
Jamaica
Sat, Oct 17
ESTUTC-5±0
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Kingston conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: ±0

Distance

Chicago and Kingston are 2,846 km (1,768 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Kingston?

Chicago and Kingston are on the same time.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 9:00 AM in Kingston.

When is the best time to call Kingston from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Kingston change?

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