Chicago to West Orange time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

West Orange EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
New Jersey, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

4:42 PM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to West Orange conversion table

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

ChicagoWest Orange
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 Orange).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and West Orange switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and West Orange are 1,125 km (699 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and West Orange?

West Orange is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and West Orange change?

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