Chicago to Richmond time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Richmond EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Chicago to Richmond conversion table

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

ChicagoRichmond
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 Richmond).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Richmond 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

Distance

Chicago and Richmond are 993 km (617 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Richmond?

Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Richmond from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Richmond change?

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