Salt Lake City Chicago Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Salt Lake City and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City uses Mountain Time (MST/MDT, UTC-7/-6) while Chicago uses Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 1:00 PM in Chicago.

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

Best Time to Call Chicago from Salt Lake City

Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Salt Lake City time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Chicago, covering standard business hours.

Both cities are major economic centers in their regions. Salt Lake City is a tech hub and outdoor recreation gateway, while Chicago is the financial and cultural center of the Midwest. Direct flights connect them in about 3 hours.

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