Wake Forest to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind Wake Forest. When it is 9:00 AM in Wake Forest, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

Wake Forest EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Wake Forest
North Carolina, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Wake Forest to Chicago conversion table

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

Wake ForestChicago
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 Wake Forest (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 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 17, 2027: -1h

Distance

Wake Forest and Chicago are 1,024 km (636 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Wake Forest and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Wake Forest.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Wake Forest?

When it is 9:00 AM in Wake Forest, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Wake Forest?

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

Does the time difference between Wake Forest 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.