Winter Haven to Chicago time converter

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

Winter Haven EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Florida, United States
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
Illinois, United States
Sat, Oct 17
CDTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

8:01 PM in Winter Haven, Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Winter Haven to Chicago conversion table

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

Winter HavenChicago
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 Winter Haven (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Winter Haven 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

Winter Haven and Chicago are 1,628 km (1,012 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Winter Haven and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Winter Haven.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Winter Haven?

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Winter Haven?

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

Does the time difference between Winter Haven 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.