Nelson to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 6 hours behind Nelson. When it is 9:00 AM in Nelson, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

Nelson BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Nelson
United Kingdom
Sun, Oct 18
BSTUTC+1
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Nelson to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nelson (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -6h

Distance

Nelson and Chicago are 6,116 km (3,800 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Nelson and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Nelson.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Nelson, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Nelson?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nelson (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Nelson 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.