Chicago to State College time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

State College EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Pennsylvania, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

12:50 PM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to State College conversion table

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

ChicagoState College
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 State College).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and State College are 825 km (513 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and State College?

State College is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in State College when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call State College from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and State College change?

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