Retford to Chicago time converter

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

Retford BST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Retford
United Kingdom
Mon, Oct 19
BSTUTC+1
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Retford to Chicago conversion table

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

RetfordChicago
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 Retford (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -6h

Distance

Retford and Chicago are 6,216 km (3,862 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Retford and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Retford.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Retford?

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

Does the time difference between Retford 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.