Chicago to Edmonton Time Difference
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 11:00 in Edmonton.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Edmonton (UTC-6)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 16:00 in Chicago, it's 15:00 in Edmonton
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Edmonton✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,309 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.7h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
11:11
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
05:00
Edmonton
09:00
Chicago
08:00
Edmonton
12:00
Chicago
11:00
Edmonton
15:00
Chicago
14:00
Edmonton
18:00
Chicago
17:00
Edmonton
21:00
Chicago
20:00
Edmonton
00:00
Chicago
23:00
Edmonton (-1)
03:00
Chicago
02:00
Edmonton
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago ahead of Edmonton?
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 11:00 in Edmonton. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Edmonton uses America/Edmonton (UTC-6).
What is the best time to call Edmonton from Chicago?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Edmonton. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Chicago time (09:00–17:00 in Edmonton).
Does the Chicago to Edmonton 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 Edmonton
The distance between Chicago and Edmonton is approximately 2,309 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Edmonton time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.