Chicago to Lexington time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Lexington EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Lexington
North Carolina, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Lexington conversion table

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

ChicagoLexington
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 Lexington).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Lexington are 926 km (575 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lexington?

Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Lexington from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Lexington change?

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