Chicago to State of Maine time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

State of Maine EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

8:58 AM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to State of Maine conversion table

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

ChicagoState of Maine
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 State of Maine).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and State of Maine switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and State of Maine?

State of Maine is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in State of Maine when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in State of Maine.

When is the best time to call State of Maine from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and State of Maine change?

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