Meridian to Chicago time converter

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

Meridian MDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Meridian
Idaho, United States
Fri, Oct 16
MDTUTC-6
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Meridian to Chicago conversion table

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

MeridianChicago
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 Meridian (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: +1h

Distance

Meridian and Chicago are 2,344 km (1,456 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Meridian and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Meridian.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Meridian?

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

Does the time difference between Meridian 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.