Pottstown to Chicago time converter

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

Pottstown EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Pottstown
Pennsylvania, United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Pottstown to Chicago conversion table

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

PottstownChicago
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 Pottstown (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Pottstown and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -1h

Distance

Pottstown and Chicago are 1,021 km (634 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Pottstown and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Pottstown.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Pottstown?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Pottstown?

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

Does the time difference between Pottstown 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.