Chicago to New Bedford time converter
New Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in New Bedford.
Chicago CDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
New Bedford EDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
9:46 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026
Chicago to New Bedford conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in New Bedford. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | New Bedford |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 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 Bedford).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and New Bedford 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 Bedford are 1,385 km (861 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and New Bedford?
New Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in New Bedford when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in New Bedford.
When is the best time to call New Bedford from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New Bedford).
Does the time difference between Chicago and New Bedford change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.