Chicago to Payson time converter

Payson is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Payson.

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Payson MDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Utah, United States
Sat, Oct 17
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

10:28 PM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Payson conversion table

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

ChicagoPayson
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Payson are 2,026 km (1,259 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Payson?

Payson is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Payson.

When is the best time to call Payson from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Payson change?

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