Cincinnati Chicago Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Cincinnati and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Cincinnati. Cincinnati uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4) while Chicago uses Central Time (CT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Chicago from Cincinnati

Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cincinnati time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Chicago, covering standard business hours.

Cincinnati and Chicago are major Midwestern cities with business connections in manufacturing, finance, and consumer goods. The drive between them is about 5 hours via I-74. Both cities have strong craft beer scenes and sports rivalries.

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