Chicago to Lincoln time converter
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Lincoln.
8:48 PM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Chicago to Lincoln conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Lincoln. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Lincoln |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Lincoln).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Lincoln switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +3h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +2h
Distance
Chicago and Lincoln are 8,937 km (5,553 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Lincoln when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 11:00 AM in Lincoln.
When is the best time to call Lincoln from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Lincoln).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Lincoln change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.