Virginia Beach to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour behind Virginia Beach. When it is 9:00 AM in Virginia Beach, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
Virginia Beach EDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
Chicago CDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
3:38 PM in Virginia Beach, Monday, October 19, 2026
Virginia Beach to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in Virginia Beach and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Virginia Beach | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Virginia Beach (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Virginia Beach 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
Virginia Beach and Chicago are 1,146 km (712 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Virginia Beach and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Virginia Beach.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Virginia Beach?
When it is 9:00 AM in Virginia Beach, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Virginia Beach?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Virginia Beach (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between Virginia Beach 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.