Chicago to West Albany time converter
West Albany is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in West Albany.
Chicago CDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
West Albany EDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
5:33 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026
Chicago to West Albany conversion table
Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in West Albany. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Chicago | West Albany |
|---|---|
| 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 West Albany).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Chicago and West Albany 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 West Albany are 1,144 km (711 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Chicago and West Albany?
West Albany is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What time is it in West Albany when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in West Albany.
When is the best time to call West Albany from Chicago?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in West Albany).
Does the time difference between Chicago and West Albany change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.