Irvine to Chicago time converter

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

Irvine BST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

United Kingdom
Mon, Oct 19
BSTUTC+1
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-6h
Finding your time zone…

7:40 PM in Irvine, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Irvine to Chicago conversion table

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

IrvineChicago
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 Irvine (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -6h

Distance

Irvine and Chicago are 5,892 km (3,661 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Irvine and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Irvine.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Irvine?

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

Does the time difference between Irvine 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.