Time Difference Between Calgary and Chicago

The time difference between Calgary and Chicago is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Calgary, it is 13:00 in Chicago. Calgary uses the America/Edmonton time zone (UTC-6), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Calgary — 1 hour
Calgary, Canada
16:18:39
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-6 · MDT (DST)
Chicago, United States
17:18:39
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Calgary vs Chicago

Detail Calgary Chicago
Time Zone IDAmerica/EdmontonAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC-5
AbbreviationMDTCDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryCanadaUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Calgary and Chicago (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Calgary  =  10:00–17:00 in Chicago

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Calgary time to Chicago time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Calgary Chicago
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Calgary and Chicago are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 1 hour difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Calgary and Chicago?

The time difference is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Calgary.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from Calgary to Chicago?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Calgary time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Chicago. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Calgary time to Chicago time?

Add 1 hour to Calgary time to get Chicago time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.