West Palm Beach to Chicago time converter

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

West Palm Beach EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Florida, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

10:28 AM in West Palm Beach, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

West Palm Beach to Chicago conversion table

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

West Palm BeachChicago
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 Palm Beach (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because West Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach and Chicago are 1,820 km (1,131 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between West Palm Beach and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind West Palm Beach.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in West Palm Beach?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from West Palm Beach?

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

Does the time difference between West Palm 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.