Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Orlando uses Eastern Time (ET) while Chicago uses Central Time (CT). When it's 12:00 PM in Orlando, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so this 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Orlando time. This corresponds to 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Chicago, covering full Central business hours.
Orlando is a major convention destination, and many Chicago businesses attend events at the Orange County Convention Center. Direct flights take about 2.5 hours.