Time Difference Between Chicago and Medellin

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

Medellin is 1 hour ahead of Chicago — 1 hour
Chicago, United States
10:55:36
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST
↔
Medellin, Colombia
11:55:36
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · -05

Time Zone Details: Chicago vs Medellin

Detail Chicago Medellin
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Bogota
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC-5
AbbreviationCST-05
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesColombia
RegionNorth AmericaSouth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Chicago Medellin
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

Neither Chicago nor Medellin is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Medellin?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Chicago or Medellin observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

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

How do I convert Chicago time to Medellin time?

Add 1 hour to Chicago time to get Medellin 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.