Columbus to Chicago time converter

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

Columbus EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Columbus
Ohio, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Columbus to Chicago conversion table

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

ColumbusChicago
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 Columbus (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

Columbus and Chicago are 444 km (276 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Columbus and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Columbus.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Columbus?

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

Does the time difference between Columbus and Chicago change?

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