Chicago to Rhode Island time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Rhode Island EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Rhode Island
United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Rhode Island conversion table

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

ChicagoRhode Island
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 Rhode Island).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Rhode Island?

Rhode Island is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Rhode Island when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Rhode Island from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Rhode Island change?

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