Chicago to Silver Spring time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Silver Spring EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5
Maryland, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

9:01 AM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Silver Spring conversion table

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

ChicagoSilver Spring
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 Silver Spring).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Silver Spring are 953 km (592 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Silver Spring?

Silver Spring is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Silver Spring when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Silver Spring from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Silver Spring change?

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