Chicago to Traverse City time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Traverse City EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Michigan, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

5:11 AM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Traverse City conversion table

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

ChicagoTraverse City
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 Traverse City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Traverse City switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Traverse City are 363 km (226 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Traverse City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Traverse City.

When is the best time to call Traverse City from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Traverse City change?

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