Chicago to Scottsdale Time Difference
Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 10:00 in Scottsdale.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Phoenix (UTC-7)
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When it's 16:00 in Chicago, it's 14:00 in Scottsdale
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,323 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.7h
Time Difference
-2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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11:41
11:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
04:00
Scottsdale
09:00
Chicago
07:00
Scottsdale
12:00
Chicago
10:00
Scottsdale
15:00
Chicago
13:00
Scottsdale
18:00
Chicago
16:00
Scottsdale
21:00
Chicago
19:00
Scottsdale
00:00
Chicago
22:00
Scottsdale (-1)
03:00
Chicago
01:00
Scottsdale
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Chicago ahead of Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 10:00 in Scottsdale. Chicago operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Scottsdale uses America/Phoenix (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Scottsdale from Chicago?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Chicago and Scottsdale. The best window is 11:00–18:00 Chicago time (09:00–16:00 in Scottsdale).
Does the Chicago to Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale
The distance between Chicago and Scottsdale is approximately 2,323 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Scottsdale time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.