Chicago to South Carolina time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

South Carolina EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
South Carolina
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to South Carolina conversion table

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

ChicagoSouth Carolina
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 South Carolina).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and South Carolina?

South Carolina is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in South Carolina when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call South Carolina from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and South Carolina change?

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