Fort Wayne to Chicago time converter

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

Fort Wayne EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Fort Wayne
Indiana, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Fort Wayne to Chicago conversion table

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

Fort WayneChicago
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 Wayne (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -1h

Distance

Fort Wayne and Chicago are 225 km (140 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Fort Wayne and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Fort Wayne 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.