Chicago to North Charleston time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

North Charleston EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
South Carolina, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

5:27 AM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to North Charleston conversion table

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

ChicagoNorth Charleston
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 Charleston).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and North Charleston 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

Distance

Chicago and North Charleston are 1,207 km (750 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and North Charleston?

North Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and North Charleston change?

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