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

Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Florida, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

11:53 AM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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).

ChicagoThe Villages
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 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.