Chicago to North Carolina time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

North Carolina EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
North Carolina
United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to North Carolina conversion table

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

ChicagoNorth Carolina
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 North Carolina).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and North Carolina switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and North Carolina?

North Carolina is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in North Carolina when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in North Carolina.

When is the best time to call North Carolina from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and North Carolina change?

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