Forest Park to Chicago time converter

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

Forest Park EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Georgia, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

7:40 AM in Forest Park, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Forest Park to Chicago conversion table

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

Forest ParkChicago
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 Forest Park (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Forest Park 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

Forest Park and Chicago are 959 km (596 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Forest Park and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Forest Park.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Forest Park?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Forest Park?

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

Does the time difference between Forest Park 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.