Hartford to Chicago time converter

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

Hartford EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Hartford
Connecticut, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Hartford to Chicago conversion table

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

HartfordChicago
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 Hartford (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Hartford and Chicago are 1,239 km (770 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Hartford and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Hartford.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Hartford?

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

Does the time difference between Hartford 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.