Colorado Springs to Chicago Time Difference

How many hours is Colorado Springs behind Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Colorado Springs. When it is 12:00 noon in Colorado Springs, it is 13:00 in Chicago. Colorado Springs operates on America/Denver (UTC-6), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

What is the best time to call Chicago from Colorado Springs?

There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Colorado Springs and Chicago. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Colorado Springs time (10:00–17:00 in Chicago).

Does the Colorado Springs to Chicago 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 Colorado Springs and Chicago

The distance between Colorado Springs and Chicago is approximately 1,493 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.