Rhode Island to Chicago time converter

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

Rhode Island EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Rhode Island
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)

Rhode Island to Chicago conversion table

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

Rhode IslandChicago
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 Rhode Island (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Rhode Island 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rhode Island and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Rhode Island.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Rhode Island?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Rhode Island?

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

Does the time difference between Rhode Island 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.