Chicago to Madison time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Madison EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Madison
New Jersey, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Madison conversion table

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

ChicagoMadison
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 Madison).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Madison are 1,111 km (690 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Madison?

Madison is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Madison from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Madison change?

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