New Britain to Chicago time converter

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

New Britain EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

2:59 PM in New Britain, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Britain to Chicago conversion table

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

New BritainChicago
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 Britain (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Britain 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 Britain and Chicago are 1,232 km (766 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Britain and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind New Britain.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between New Britain 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.