Edmonton to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton. When it is noon in Edmonton, it is 13:00 in Chicago.
Edmonton (UTC-6) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 22:00 in Edmonton, it's 23:00 in Chicago
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Edmonton & Chicago✓ 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
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Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Edmonton
07:00
Chicago
09:00
Edmonton
10:00
Chicago
12:00
Edmonton
13:00
Chicago
15:00
Edmonton
16:00
Chicago
18:00
Edmonton
19:00
Chicago
21:00
Edmonton
22:00
Chicago
00:00
Edmonton
01:00
Chicago
03:00
Edmonton
04:00
Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Edmonton behind Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton. When it is 12:00 noon in Edmonton, it is 13:00 in Chicago. Edmonton operates on America/Edmonton (UTC-6), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Edmonton?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Edmonton and Chicago. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Edmonton time (10:00–17:00 in Chicago).
Does the Edmonton 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 Edmonton and Chicago
The distance between Edmonton and Chicago is approximately 2,309 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Chicago time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.