North Carolina to Chicago time converter

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

North Carolina EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

North Carolina
United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

North Carolina to Chicago conversion table

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

North CarolinaChicago
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 North Carolina (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because North Carolina 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between North Carolina and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind North Carolina.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in North Carolina?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from North Carolina?

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

Does the time difference between North Carolina 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.