New Bedford to Chicago time converter

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

New Bedford EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

New Bedford
Massachusetts, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Bedford to Chicago conversion table

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

New BedfordChicago
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 Bedford (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Bedford 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 Bedford and Chicago are 1,385 km (861 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Bedford and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind New Bedford.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between New Bedford 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.