Idaho Falls to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Idaho Falls. When it is 9:00 AM in Idaho Falls, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.
Idaho Falls MDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Chicago CDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
2:59 AM in Idaho Falls, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Idaho Falls to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Idaho Falls and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Idaho Falls | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Idaho Falls (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Idaho Falls 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
Idaho Falls and Chicago are 1,995 km (1,240 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Idaho Falls and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Idaho Falls.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Idaho Falls?
When it is 9:00 AM in Idaho Falls, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Idaho Falls?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Idaho Falls (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Idaho Falls 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.