Southfield to Chicago time converter

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

Southfield EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Michigan, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

12:56 AM in Southfield, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Southfield to Chicago conversion table

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

SouthfieldChicago
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 Southfield (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Southfield 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

Southfield and Chicago are 371 km (231 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Southfield and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Southfield.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Southfield?

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

Does the time difference between Southfield 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.