Indianapolis to Chicago time converter

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

Indianapolis EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Indianapolis
Indiana, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Indianapolis to Chicago conversion table

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

IndianapolisChicago
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 Indianapolis (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

Indianapolis and Chicago are 263 km (163 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Indianapolis?

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

Does the time difference between Indianapolis 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.