Time difference between Boston and Chicago
Chicago is 1 hour behind Boston.
Boston to Chicago time converter
Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.
| Boston | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Questions
What is the time difference between Boston and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Boston. Boston is on UTC−4 and Chicago is on UTC−5.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in Boston?
When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from Boston?
The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Boston (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chicago), when both places are in normal office hours.
Does the time difference between Boston and Chicago change?
Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Chicago will be 2 hours behind Boston.
Boston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. More: time in Boston · time in Chicago
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