Lakeland to Chicago time converter

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

Lakeland EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Lakeland to Chicago conversion table

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

LakelandChicago
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 Lakeland (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

Lakeland and Chicago are 1,620 km (1,007 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lakeland and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Lakeland.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Lakeland?

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

Does the time difference between Lakeland 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.