Chicago to Salem time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Salem EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Salem
Massachusetts, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Salem conversion table

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

ChicagoSalem
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 Salem).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Salem 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 Salem are 1,380 km (857 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Salem?

Salem is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Salem from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Salem change?

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