South Carolina to Chicago time converter

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

South Carolina EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Carolina
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Carolina to Chicago conversion table

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

South CarolinaChicago
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 Carolina (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 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 21, 2027: -1h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Carolina and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind South Carolina.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between South Carolina 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.