Scottsdale to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Scottsdale. When it is noon in Scottsdale, it is 14:00 in Chicago.
Phoenix (UTC-7) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 18:00 in Scottsdale, it's 20:00 in Chicago
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Scottsdale & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,323 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.7h
Time Difference
+2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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11:35
09:00 - 15:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Scottsdale
08:00
Chicago
09:00
Scottsdale
11:00
Chicago
12:00
Scottsdale
14:00
Chicago
15:00
Scottsdale
17:00
Chicago
18:00
Scottsdale
20:00
Chicago
21:00
Scottsdale
23:00
Chicago
00:00
Scottsdale
02:00
Chicago
03:00
Scottsdale
05:00
Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Scottsdale behind Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Scottsdale. When it is 12:00 noon in Scottsdale, it is 14:00 in Chicago. Scottsdale operates on America/Phoenix (UTC-7), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Scottsdale?
There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Scottsdale and Chicago. The best window is 09:00–15:00 Scottsdale time (11:00–17:00 in Chicago).
Does the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale and Chicago
The distance between Scottsdale and Chicago is approximately 2,323 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.