Tempe to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tempe. When it is noon in Tempe, it is 14:00 in Chicago.
Phoenix (UTC-7) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 18:00 in Tempe, it's 20:00 in Chicago
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Tempe & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,327 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.7h
Time Difference
+2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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11:59
09:00 - 15:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Tempe
08:00
Chicago
09:00
Tempe
11:00
Chicago
12:00
Tempe
14:00
Chicago
15:00
Tempe
17:00
Chicago
18:00
Tempe
20:00
Chicago
21:00
Tempe
23:00
Chicago
00:00
Tempe
02:00
Chicago
03:00
Tempe
05:00
Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Tempe behind Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tempe. When it is 12:00 noon in Tempe, it is 14:00 in Chicago. Tempe operates on America/Phoenix (UTC-7), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Chicago from Tempe?
There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Tempe and Chicago. The best window is 09:00–15:00 Tempe time (11:00–17:00 in Chicago).
Does the Tempe 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 Tempe and Chicago
The distance between Tempe and Chicago is approximately 2,327 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.