Chicago to Selma time converter
Selma is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Selma.
5:21 PM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Chicago to Selma conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Selma. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Selma |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 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 Selma).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Selma switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -2h
Distance
Chicago and Selma are 2,799 km (1,739 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Selma?
Selma is 2 hours behind Chicago.
What time is it in Selma when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Selma.
When is the best time to call Selma from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Selma).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Selma change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.