Durham to Chicago time converter

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

Durham EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Durham
North Carolina, 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)

Durham to Chicago conversion table

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

DurhamChicago
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 Durham (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Durham 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

Durham and Chicago are 998 km (620 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Durham and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Durham.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Durham?

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

Does the time difference between Durham 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.