Chicago to Alexandria Time Difference
Alexandria is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 13:00 in Alexandria.
Chicago (UTC-5) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 01:00 in Chicago, it's 02:00 in Alexandria
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Chicago & Alexandria✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
959 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.1h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
07:00
Alexandria
09:00
Chicago
10:00
Alexandria
12:00
Chicago
13:00
Alexandria
15:00
Chicago
16:00
Alexandria
18:00
Chicago
19:00
Alexandria
21:00
Chicago
22:00
Alexandria
00:00
Chicago
01:00
Alexandria
03:00
Chicago
04:00
Alexandria
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago behind Alexandria?
Alexandria is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 13:00 in Alexandria. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Alexandria uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call Alexandria from Chicago?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Alexandria. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Chicago time (10:00–17:00 in Alexandria).
Does the Chicago to Alexandria 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 Alexandria
The distance between Chicago and Alexandria is approximately 959 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Alexandria time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.