Savannah to Chicago time converter

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

Savannah EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Georgia, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

5:10 PM in Savannah, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Savannah to Chicago conversion table

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

SavannahChicago
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 Savannah (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

Savannah and Chicago are 1,231 km (765 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Savannah and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Savannah.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Savannah?

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

Does the time difference between Savannah 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.