Time Difference Between Chicago and Calgary

The time difference between Chicago and Calgary is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Chicago, it is 11:00 in Calgary. Chicago uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5), while Calgary uses America/Edmonton (UTC-6).

Calgary is 1 hour behind Chicago — 1 hour
Chicago, United States
15:54:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)
Calgary, Canada
14:54:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-6 · MDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Chicago vs Calgary

Detail Chicago Calgary
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Edmonton
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC-6
AbbreviationCDTMDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesCanada
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Chicago and Calgary 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 Chicago and Calgary?

The time difference is 1 hour. Calgary is 1 hour behind Chicago.

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 Chicago to Calgary?

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

How do I convert Chicago time to Calgary time?

Subtract 1 hour from Chicago time to get Calgary 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.