Essex to Chicago time converter

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

Essex EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Essex
Maryland, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Essex to Chicago conversion table

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

EssexChicago
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 Essex (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Essex and Chicago are 984 km (611 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Essex and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Essex.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Essex?

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

Does the time difference between Essex 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.