Chicago to Swords time converter
Swords is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 PM in Swords.
4:12 PM in Chicago, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Chicago to Swords conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Swords. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Swords |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Swords).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Swords switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +6h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +5h
- Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: +6h
Distance
Chicago and Swords are 5,891 km (3,660 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Swords?
Swords is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Swords when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 3:00 PM in Swords.
When is the best time to call Swords from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Swords).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Swords change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.