Salem to Chicago time converter

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

Salem EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Salem
Massachusetts, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Salem to Chicago conversion table

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

SalemChicago
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 Salem (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

Salem and Chicago are 1,380 km (857 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Salem and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Salem.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Salem?

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

Does the time difference between Salem 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.