Lawrence to Chicago time converter

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

Lawrence EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Massachusetts, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

8:43 PM in Lawrence, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lawrence to Chicago conversion table

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

LawrenceChicago
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 Lawrence (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Lawrence 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

Lawrence and Chicago are 1,358 km (844 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lawrence and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Lawrence.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Lawrence?

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

Does the time difference between Lawrence 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.