Richmond to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 7 hours behind Richmond. When it is 9:00 AM in Richmond, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

Richmond SAST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Richmond
South Africa
Thu, Oct 22
SASTUTC+2
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Richmond to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Richmond (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -7h

Distance

Richmond and Chicago are 14,389 km (8,941 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Richmond.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Richmond, it is 2:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Richmond?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Richmond (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Richmond 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.