South Orange to Chicago time converter

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

South Orange EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

New Jersey, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

12:01 PM in South Orange, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Orange to Chicago conversion table

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

South OrangeChicago
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 Orange (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

South Orange and Chicago are 1,124 km (698 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Orange and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind South Orange.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between South Orange 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.