Monroe to Chicago time converter

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

Monroe EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Michigan, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

1:55 AM in Monroe, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Monroe to Chicago conversion table

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

MonroeChicago
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 Monroe (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

Monroe and Chicago are 352 km (219 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Monroe and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Monroe.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Monroe?

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

Does the time difference between Monroe 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.