Chicago to Colorado Springs Time Difference
Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 11:00 in Colorado Springs.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Denver (UTC-6)
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When it's 06:00 in Chicago, it's 05:00 in Colorado Springs
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Chicago & Colorado Springs✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,493 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.8h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
05:00
Colorado Springs
09:00
Chicago
08:00
Colorado Springs
12:00
Chicago
11:00
Colorado Springs
15:00
Chicago
14:00
Colorado Springs
18:00
Chicago
17:00
Colorado Springs
21:00
Chicago
20:00
Colorado Springs
00:00
Chicago
23:00
Colorado Springs (-1)
03:00
Chicago
02:00
Colorado Springs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago ahead of Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 11:00 in Colorado Springs. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Colorado Springs uses America/Denver (UTC-6).
What is the best time to call Colorado Springs from Chicago?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Colorado Springs. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Chicago time (09:00–17:00 in Colorado Springs).
Does the Chicago to Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs
The distance between Chicago and Colorado Springs is approximately 1,493 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Colorado Springs time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.