Chicago to Akron Time Difference
Akron is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 13:00 in Akron.
Chicago (UTC-5) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 21:00 in Chicago, it's 22:00 in Akron
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Chicago & Akron✓ 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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09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
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Chicago
07:00
Akron
09:00
Chicago
10:00
Akron
12:00
Chicago
13:00
Akron
15:00
Chicago
16:00
Akron
18:00
Chicago
19:00
Akron
21:00
Chicago
22:00
Akron
00:00
Chicago
01:00
Akron
03:00
Chicago
04:00
Akron
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Akron?
Akron is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 13:00 in Akron. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Akron uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call Akron from Chicago?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Akron. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Chicago time (10:00–17:00 in Akron).
Does the Chicago to Akron 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 Chicago and Akron
The distance between Chicago and Akron is approximately 517 km. A direct flight typically takes around 1.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Akron time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.