Ilford to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 6 hours behind Ilford. When it is 9:00 AM in Ilford, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

Ilford BST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Ilford
United Kingdom
Sat, Oct 17
BSTUTC+1
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Ilford to Chicago conversion table

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

IlfordChicago
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Ilford (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -6h

Distance

Ilford and Chicago are 6,366 km (3,956 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Ilford and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Ilford.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Ilford, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Ilford?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Ilford (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Ilford 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.