Traverse City to Chicago time converter

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

Traverse City EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Traverse City
Michigan, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Traverse City to Chicago conversion table

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

Traverse CityChicago
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 Traverse City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Traverse City 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

Traverse City and Chicago are 363 km (226 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Traverse City.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Traverse City?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Traverse City?

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

Does the time difference between Traverse City 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.