Chicago to Waterloo time converter
Waterloo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Waterloo.
6:57 PM in Chicago, Friday, October 16, 2026
Chicago to Waterloo conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Waterloo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| 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 Waterloo).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Waterloo 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 Waterloo are 610 km (379 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and Waterloo?
Waterloo is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in Waterloo when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Waterloo.
When is the best time to call Waterloo from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Waterloo).
Does the time difference between Chicago and Waterloo change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.