Dayton to Chicago time converter

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

Dayton EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Dayton
Ohio, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Dayton to Chicago conversion table

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

DaytonChicago
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 Dayton (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -1h

Distance

Dayton and Chicago are 372 km (231 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Dayton and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Dayton.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Dayton?

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

Does the time difference between Dayton 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.