Observatory log
Chicago and Machala, compared
- 01Difference now
Chicago and Machala have the same time.
Chicago: CDT (UTC−5) · Machala: UTC−5 (UTC−5)
Next changeFrom 1 November 2026: Machala is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
- 02Through 2026–2027
- 1 January 2026 – 8 March 2026+1 h
- 8 March 2026 – 1 November 2026Same time
- 1 November 2026 – 14 March 2027+1 h
- 14 March 2027 – 7 November 2027Same time
- 7 November 2027 – 31 December 2027+1 h
Difference of Machala from Chicago. It changes on the days either place changes its clocks (dates local to that place).
- 03Shared working hours
- Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:00 in Chicago = 09:00–17:00 in Machala · 8 h
Counted as 09:00–17:00 local time on each place’s own working days, for the next seven days.
- 04Best time to meet
09:00–17:00 in Chicago = 09:00–17:00 in Machala
Inside both working days (Mon–Fri).
- 05Weekend
Chicago: Saturday and Sunday
Machala: Saturday and Sunday
24 hours
A day in Chicago, in Machala
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Questions
Asked about Chicago and Machala
What is the time difference between Chicago and Machala?
Chicago and Machala have the same time. This holds until 1 November 2026; then Machala is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
What is the best time for a call between Chicago and Machala?
Inside both working days: Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:00 in Chicago = 09:00–17:00 in Machala · 8 h.
When does the time difference between Chicago and Machala change?
In the next 12 months it changes on: 1 November 2026 (+1 h); 14 March 2027 (Same time).