Chicago to Lake Wales time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Lake Wales EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Lake Wales
Florida, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Lake Wales conversion table

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

ChicagoLake Wales
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 Lake Wales).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Lake Wales are 1,646 km (1,023 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lake Wales?

Lake Wales is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Lake Wales when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Lake Wales from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Lake Wales change?

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