Chicago to Paterson time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Paterson EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Paterson
New Jersey, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Paterson conversion table

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

ChicagoPaterson
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 Paterson).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Paterson are 1,128 km (701 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Paterson?

Paterson is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Paterson when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Paterson from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Paterson change?

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