Chicago to The Villages time converter
The Villages is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in The Villages.
Chicago CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Villages EDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:53 AM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Chicago to The Villages conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in The Villages. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | The Villages |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 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 The Villages).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and The Villages 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
Distance
Chicago and The Villages are 1,525 km (948 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and The Villages?
The Villages is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in The Villages when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in The Villages.
When is the best time to call The Villages from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in The Villages).
Does the time difference between Chicago and The Villages change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.