New Albany to Chicago time converter

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

New Albany EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Indiana, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

7:04 PM in New Albany, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Albany to Chicago conversion table

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

New AlbanyChicago
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 New Albany (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

New Albany and Chicago are 426 km (265 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Albany and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind New Albany.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in New Albany?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from New Albany?

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

Does the time difference between New Albany 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.