Lake Wales to Chicago time converter

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

Lake Wales EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Lake Wales
Florida, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lake Wales to Chicago conversion table

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

Lake WalesChicago
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 Lake Wales (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Lake Wales 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

Lake Wales and Chicago are 1,646 km (1,023 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lake Wales and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Lake Wales.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Lake Wales?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Lake Wales?

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

Does the time difference between Lake Wales 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.