East Hartford to Chicago time converter

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

East Hartford EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Connecticut, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

12:32 PM in East Hartford, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

East Hartford to Chicago conversion table

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

East HartfordChicago
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 East Hartford (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

East Hartford and Chicago are 1,245 km (774 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between East Hartford and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind East Hartford.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in East Hartford?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from East Hartford?

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

Does the time difference between East Hartford 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.