Chicago to West Columbia time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

West Columbia EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

12:35 AM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to West Columbia conversion table

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

ChicagoWest Columbia
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 West Columbia).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and West Columbia 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 West Columbia are 1,046 km (650 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and West Columbia?

West Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in West Columbia when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in West Columbia.

When is the best time to call West Columbia from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and West Columbia change?

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