Melrose to Chicago time converter

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

Melrose EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Melrose
Massachusetts, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Melrose to Chicago conversion table

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

MelroseChicago
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 Melrose (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -1h

Distance

Melrose and Chicago are 1,367 km (849 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Melrose and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Melrose.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Melrose?

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

Does the time difference between Melrose 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.