Louisville to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Louisville. When it is 9:00 AM in Louisville, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.

Louisville MDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Louisville
Colorado, United States
Wed, Oct 21
MDTUTC-6
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Louisville to Chicago conversion table

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

LouisvilleChicago
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: +1h

Distance

Louisville and Chicago are 1,481 km (920 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Louisville and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Louisville.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Louisville, it is 10:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Louisville?

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

Does the time difference between Louisville 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.