Fort Lauderdale to Chicago time converter

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

Fort Lauderdale EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Fort Lauderdale
Florida, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Fort Lauderdale to Chicago conversion table

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

Fort LauderdaleChicago
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 Fort Lauderdale (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Fort Lauderdale 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

Fort Lauderdale and Chicago are 1,879 km (1,168 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Fort Lauderdale?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Fort Lauderdale?

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

Does the time difference between Fort Lauderdale 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.