Princeton to Chicago time converter

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

Princeton EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Princeton
New Jersey, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Princeton to Chicago conversion table

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

PrincetonChicago
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 Princeton (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

Princeton and Chicago are 1,100 km (684 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Princeton and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Princeton.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Princeton?

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

Does the time difference between Princeton 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.