Time Difference between Surprise and Chicago
Phoenix (UTC-7) → Chicago (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 15:00 in Surprise, it's 17:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Surprise & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,347 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.8h
Time Difference
+2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
Excellent
🔴 Office Closed
Today 09:00
09:00 - 15:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Surprise
08:00
Chicago
09:00
Surprise
11:00
Chicago
12:00
Surprise
14:00
Chicago
15:00
Surprise
17:00
Chicago
18:00
Surprise
20:00
Chicago
21:00
Surprise
23:00
Chicago
00:00
Surprise
02:00
Chicago
03:00
Surprise
05:00
Chicago
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Surprise and Chicago
Surprise, United States and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 2 hours. When it's noon in Surprise, it's 2 hours later in Chicago.
Surprise operates on America/Phoenix timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. 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 2 hours difference, scheduling calls between Surprise and Chicago is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Surprise and Chicago is approximately 2,347 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.8 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.