State College to Chicago time converter

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

State College EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

6:57 PM in State College, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

State College to Chicago conversion table

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

State CollegeChicago
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 State College (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -1h

Distance

State College and Chicago are 825 km (513 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between State College and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind State College.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in State College?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from State College?

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

Does the time difference between State College 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.