Florida to Chicago time converter

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

Florida CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Florida to Chicago conversion table

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

FloridaChicago
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 Florida (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Florida 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

Florida and Chicago are 2,426 km (1,507 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Florida and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Florida.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Florida?

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

Does the time difference between Florida 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.