Chicago to Salt Lake City time converter

Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Salt Lake City.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Salt Lake City MDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Utah, United States
Wed, Oct 21
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

5:34 AM in Chicago, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Salt Lake City conversion table

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

ChicagoSalt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Salt Lake City switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Salt Lake City are 2,022 km (1,256 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Salt Lake City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Salt Lake City.

When is the best time to call Salt Lake City from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Salt Lake City change?

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