Surprise to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Surprise. When it is 9:00 AM in Surprise, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

Surprise MST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Chicago CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Surprise
Arizona, United States
Sun, Oct 18
MSTUTC-7
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5+2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Surprise to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Surprise (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +2h

Distance

Surprise and Chicago are 2,344 km (1,456 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Surprise and Chicago?

Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Surprise.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Surprise, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Surprise?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Surprise (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago).

Does the time difference between Surprise 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.