Chicago to Lincoln time converter

Lincoln is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 PM in Lincoln.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Lincoln BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Lincoln
United Kingdom
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM – 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 19, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +6h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +5h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +6h

Distance

Chicago and Lincoln are 6,245 km (3,880 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lincoln?

Lincoln is 6 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 3:00 PM in Lincoln.

When is the best time to call Lincoln from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM – 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.