Indiana to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour behind Indiana. When it is 9:00 AM in Indiana, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
5:02 PM in Indiana, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
Indiana to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Indiana and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Indiana | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Indiana (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Indiana and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -1h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Indiana and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Indiana.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Indiana?
When it is 9:00 AM in Indiana, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Indiana?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Indiana (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Indiana 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.