South Bend to Chicago time converter

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

South Bend EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

South Bend
Indiana, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Bend to Chicago conversion table

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

South BendChicago
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 South Bend (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because South Bend 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

South Bend and Chicago are 118 km (73 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Bend and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind South Bend.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in South Bend?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from South Bend?

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

Does the time difference between South Bend 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.