Chicago to Wilmington time converter

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

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Wilmington EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Wilmington
North Carolina, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Wilmington conversion table

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

ChicagoWilmington
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 Wilmington).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Wilmington 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 Wilmington are 1,198 km (744 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Wilmington?

Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Wilmington when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

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

When is the best time to call Wilmington from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and Wilmington change?

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