Scranton to Chicago time converter

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

Scranton EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

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

3:02 AM in Scranton, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Scranton to Chicago conversion table

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

ScrantonChicago
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 Scranton (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Scranton 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

Scranton and Chicago are 997 km (620 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Scranton and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Scranton.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Scranton?

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

Does the time difference between Scranton 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.