Chicago to Meridian time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Meridian MDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Meridian
Idaho, United States
Sun, Oct 18
MDTUTC-6-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Meridian conversion table

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

ChicagoMeridian
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 Meridian).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Meridian 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

Distance

Chicago and Meridian are 2,344 km (1,456 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Meridian?

Meridian is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Meridian from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Meridian change?

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