Chicago to Wheat Ridge time converter

Wheat Ridge is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Wheat Ridge.

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Wheat Ridge MDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Colorado, United States
Sun, Oct 18
MDTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

10:16 PM in Chicago, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Wheat Ridge conversion table

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

ChicagoWheat Ridge
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge are 1,482 km (921 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Wheat Ridge?

Wheat Ridge is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Wheat Ridge when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Wheat Ridge.

When is the best time to call Wheat Ridge from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Wheat Ridge change?

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