Chicago to Louisville time converter

Louisville is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Louisville.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Louisville MDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Louisville
Colorado, United States
Wed, Oct 21
MDTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Louisville conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Louisville 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 Louisville are 1,481 km (920 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Louisville?

Louisville is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Louisville.

When is the best time to call Louisville from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Louisville change?

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