Chicago to New Albany time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

New Albany EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Indiana, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

8:53 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to New Albany conversion table

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

ChicagoNew Albany
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 New Albany).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and New Albany are 426 km (265 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and New Albany?

New Albany is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in New Albany when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call New Albany from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and New Albany change?

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