Chicago to Scranton time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Scranton EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Pennsylvania, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

6:14 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Scranton conversion table

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

ChicagoScranton
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 Scranton).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Scranton are 997 km (620 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Scranton?

Scranton is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

When is the best time to call Scranton from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Scranton change?

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