Roanoke to Chicago time converter

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

Roanoke EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Virginia, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

4:18 PM in Roanoke, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Roanoke to Chicago conversion table

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

RoanokeChicago
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 Roanoke (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -1h

Distance

Roanoke and Chicago are 834 km (518 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Roanoke and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Roanoke.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Roanoke?

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

Does the time difference between Roanoke 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.