Chicago to Medicine Hat time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Medicine Hat MDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Alberta, Canada
Mon, Oct 19
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

6:26 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Medicine Hat conversion table

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

ChicagoMedicine Hat
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 Medicine Hat).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Medicine Hat are 1,989 km (1,236 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Medicine Hat?

Medicine Hat is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Medicine Hat when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Medicine Hat from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Medicine Hat change?

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