Chicago to Valley East time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Valley East EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

12:43 AM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Valley East conversion table

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

ChicagoValley East
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 Valley East).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Valley East 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 Valley East are 751 km (467 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Valley East?

Valley East is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Valley East when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Valley East.

When is the best time to call Valley East from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Valley East change?

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