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

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

9:46 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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).

ChicagoNew Bedford
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 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.