Wilmington to Chicago time converter

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

Wilmington EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wilmington
Delaware, 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)

Wilmington to Chicago conversion table

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

WilmingtonChicago
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 Wilmington (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Wilmington 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

Wilmington and Chicago are 1,044 km (649 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Wilmington and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Wilmington.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Wilmington?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Wilmington?

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

Does the time difference between Wilmington 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.