South Shields to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 6 hours behind South Shields. When it is 9:00 AM in South Shields, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

South Shields BST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

United Kingdom
Mon, Oct 19
BSTUTC+1
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-6h
Finding your time zone…

10:15 AM in South Shields, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Shields to Chicago conversion table

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

South ShieldsChicago
12:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM12:00 AM
7:00 AM1:00 AM
8:00 AM2:00 AM
9:00 AM3:00 AM
10:00 AM4:00 AM
11:00 AM5:00 AM
12:00 PM6:00 AM
1:00 PM7:00 AM
2:00 PM8:00 AM
3:00 PM9:00 AM
4:00 PM10:00 AM
5:00 PM11:00 AM
6:00 PM12:00 PM
7:00 PM1:00 PM
8:00 PM2:00 PM
9:00 PM3:00 PM
10:00 PM4:00 PM
11:00 PM5:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Shields (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -6h

Distance

South Shields and Chicago are 6,107 km (3,795 miles) apart in a straight line.

More conversions

Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Shields and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind South Shields.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in South Shields, it is 3:00 AM in Chicago.

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

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in South Shields (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between South Shields 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.