North Charleston to Chicago time converter

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

North Charleston EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

South Carolina, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

5:50 AM in North Charleston, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

North Charleston to Chicago conversion table

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

North CharlestonChicago
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 Charleston (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because North Charleston 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

Distance

North Charleston and Chicago are 1,207 km (750 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between North Charleston and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind North Charleston.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between North Charleston 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.