Chicago to Scottsdale time converter

Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Scottsdale.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Scottsdale MST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Arizona, United States
Mon, Oct 19
MSTUTC-7-2h
Finding your time zone…

6:56 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Scottsdale conversion table

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

ChicagoScottsdale
12:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Scottsdale).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Scottsdale are 2,316 km (1,439 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Scottsdale?

Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Scottsdale.

When is the best time to call Scottsdale from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Scottsdale).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Scottsdale change?

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