Chicago to Scotch Plains time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Scotch Plains EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
New Jersey, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

10:05 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Scotch Plains conversion table

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

ChicagoScotch Plains
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 Scotch Plains).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Scotch Plains are 1,115 km (693 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Scotch Plains?

Scotch Plains is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Scotch Plains when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Scotch Plains from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Scotch Plains change?

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