Southampton to Chicago time converter

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

Southampton BST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

United Kingdom
Fri, Oct 16
BSTUTC+1
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-6h
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9:43 PM in Southampton, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Southampton to Chicago conversion table

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

SouthamptonChicago
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 Southampton (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -6h

Distance

Southampton and Chicago are 6,308 km (3,920 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Southampton and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Southampton.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Southampton?

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

Does the time difference between Southampton 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.