Time Difference Between Memphis and Chicago

The time difference between Memphis and Chicago is 0 hours. Memphis uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6), while Chicago uses America/Chicago (UTC-6).

Memphis and Chicago share the same current UTC offset
Memphis, United States
10:12:45
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST
↔
Chicago, United States
10:12:45
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST

Time Zone Details: Memphis vs Chicago

Detail Memphis Chicago
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC-6
AbbreviationCSTCST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 8 overlapping business hours between Memphis and Chicago (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–17:00 in Memphis  =  09:00–17:00 in Chicago

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Memphis nor Chicago 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 Memphis and Chicago?

The time difference is 0 hours. Memphis and Chicago share the same current UTC offset.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Memphis or Chicago 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 Memphis to Chicago?

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

How do I convert Memphis time to Chicago time?

No conversion is needed — both cities share the same UTC offset right now. 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.