Gainesville to Chicago time converter

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

Gainesville EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Gainesville
Georgia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Gainesville to Chicago conversion table

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

GainesvilleChicago
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 Gainesville (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

Gainesville and Chicago are 904 km (562 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Gainesville.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Gainesville?

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

Does the time difference between Gainesville 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.