Akron to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 1 hour behind Akron. When it is noon in Akron, it is 11:00 in Chicago.
New York (UTC-4) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 19:00 in Akron, it's 18:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Akron & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
517 km
Est. Flight Time
~1.6h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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15:24
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Akron
05:00
Chicago
09:00
Akron
08:00
Chicago
12:00
Akron
11:00
Chicago
15:00
Akron
14:00
Chicago
18:00
Akron
17:00
Chicago
21:00
Akron
20:00
Chicago
00:00
Akron
23:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
Akron
02:00
Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Akron ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Akron. When it is 12:00 noon in Akron, it is 11:00 in Chicago. Akron operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Akron?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Akron and Chicago. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Akron time (09:00–17:00 in Chicago).
Does the Akron to Chicago time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Akron and Chicago
The distance between Akron and Chicago is approximately 517 km. A direct flight typically takes around 1.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.