Time Difference between Chicago and Ottawa

Chicago (UTC-5)Toronto (UTC-4)

Chicago

United States

⏱️1 hour ahead
10:51

Wed, Mar 11

📞 +1💱 USD

Ottawa

Canada

11:51

Wed, Mar 11

📞 +1💱 CAD

🕐 Interactive Time Explorer

When it's 15:00 in Chicago, it's 16:00 in Ottawa

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Chicago
15:00
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🤝 Best Meeting Times

Chicago & Ottawa
Times shown in Chicago time
Excellent - Both in office
Good - Flexible hours

✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)

◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)

✈️ Travel Information

Distance

1,036 km

Est. Flight Time

~2.2h

Time Difference

+1h

Work Hours Overlap

7h

Excellent

🟢 Good to Call Now

10:51

09:00 - 16:00

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

Chicago

07:00

Ottawa

09:00

Chicago

10:00

Ottawa

12:00

Chicago

13:00

Ottawa

15:00

Chicago

16:00

Ottawa

18:00

Chicago

19:00

Ottawa

21:00

Chicago

22:00

Ottawa

00:00

Chicago

01:00

Ottawa

03:00

Chicago

04:00

Ottawa

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Time Difference Between Chicago and Ottawa

Chicago, United States and Ottawa, Canada are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 1 hour later in Ottawa.

Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Ottawa uses America/Toronto. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between Chicago and Ottawa is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Chicago and Ottawa is approximately 1,036 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.2 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.