Chicago to Laurel time converter
Laurel is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Laurel.
3:26 PM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Chicago to Laurel conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Laurel. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Laurel |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 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 Laurel).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Laurel switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: +1h
Distance
Chicago and Laurel are 963 km (598 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Laurel?
Laurel is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Laurel when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Laurel.
When is the best time to call Laurel from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Laurel).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Laurel change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.