Chicago to Wake Forest time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Wake Forest EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5
Wake Forest
North Carolina, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Wake Forest conversion table

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

ChicagoWake Forest
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 Wake Forest).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Wake Forest switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and Wake Forest are 1,024 km (636 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Wake Forest?

Wake Forest is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Wake Forest when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Wake Forest.

When is the best time to call Wake Forest from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Wake Forest change?

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