Phoenix to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix. When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.
12:06 PM in Phoenix, Friday, October 16, 2026
Phoenix to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Phoenix and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Phoenix | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Phoenix (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Phoenix and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +2h
Distance
Phoenix and Chicago are 2,334 km (1,450 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Phoenix?
When it is 9:00 AM in Phoenix, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Phoenix?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Phoenix (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Phoenix 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.