West Albany to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 1 hour behind West Albany. When it is 9:00 AM in West Albany, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

West Albany EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

West Albany
New York, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

West Albany to Chicago conversion table

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

West AlbanyChicago
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 West Albany (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because West Albany 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

West Albany and Chicago are 1,144 km (711 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between West Albany and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind West Albany.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in West Albany?

When it is 9:00 AM in West Albany, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from West Albany?

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

Does the time difference between West Albany 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.