Palmer to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour behind Palmer. When it is 9:00 AM in Palmer, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
5:13 PM in Palmer, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Palmer to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Palmer and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Palmer | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Palmer (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Palmer and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -1h
Distance
Palmer and Chicago are 1,265 km (786 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Palmer and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Palmer.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Palmer?
When it is 9:00 AM in Palmer, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Palmer?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Palmer (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Palmer 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.