The Villages to Chicago time converter

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

The Villages EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Florida, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

7:50 PM in The Villages, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

The Villages to Chicago conversion table

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

The VillagesChicago
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 The Villages (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

The Villages and Chicago are 1,525 km (948 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between The Villages and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind The Villages.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in The Villages?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from The Villages?

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

Does the time difference between The Villages 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.