Preston to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 6 hours behind Preston. When it is 9:00 AM in Preston, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

Preston BST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Preston
United Kingdom
Sat, Oct 17
BSTUTC+1
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Preston to Chicago conversion table

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

PrestonChicago
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Preston (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -6h

Distance

Preston and Chicago are 6,090 km (3,784 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Preston and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Preston.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Preston, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Preston?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Preston (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Preston 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.