West Columbia to Chicago time converter

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

West Columbia EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

West Columbia
South Carolina, 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 Columbia to Chicago conversion table

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

West ColumbiaChicago
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 Columbia (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because West Columbia 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 Columbia and Chicago are 1,046 km (650 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between West Columbia and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind West Columbia.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between West Columbia 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.