State of Maine to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind State of Maine. When it is 9:00 AM in State of Maine, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

State of Maine EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-1h
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10:08 AM in State of Maine, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

State of Maine to Chicago conversion table

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

State of MaineChicago
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 State of Maine (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because State of Maine and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between State of Maine and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind State of Maine.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in State of Maine?

When it is 9:00 AM in State of Maine, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from State of Maine?

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

Does the time difference between State of Maine 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.