Delaware to Chicago time converter

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

Delaware EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Delaware to Chicago conversion table

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

DelawareChicago
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 Delaware (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Delaware and Chicago 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

Delaware and Chicago are 421 km (262 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Delaware and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Delaware.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Delaware?

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

Does the time difference between Delaware 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.