Chicago to West Palm Beach time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

West Palm Beach EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

6:46 AM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to West Palm Beach conversion table

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

ChicagoWest Palm Beach
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 Palm Beach).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and West Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach are 1,820 km (1,131 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in West Palm Beach when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call West Palm Beach from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and West Palm Beach change?

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