East Providence to Chicago time converter

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

East Providence EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Rhode Island, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

7:10 AM in East Providence, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

East Providence to Chicago conversion table

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

East ProvidenceChicago
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 Providence (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

East Providence and Chicago are 1,347 km (837 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between East Providence and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind East Providence.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between East Providence 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.