Observatory log
Chicago and Madison, compared
- 01Difference now
Chicago and Madison have the same time.
Chicago: CDT (UTC−5) · Madison: CDT (UTC−5)
- 02Through 2026–2027
The difference stays the same all year.
- 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2027Same time
Difference of Madison 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 Madison · 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 Madison
Inside both working days (Mon–Fri).
- 05Weekend
Chicago: Saturday and Sunday
Madison: Saturday and Sunday
24 hours
A day in Chicago, in Madison
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Questions
Asked about Chicago and Madison
What is the time difference between Chicago and Madison?
Chicago and Madison have the same time. The difference stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call between Chicago and Madison?
Inside both working days: Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:00 in Chicago = 09:00–17:00 in Madison · 8 h.
When does the time difference between Chicago and Madison change?
It does not change in the next 12 months: Chicago and Madison either keep the same time all year or change their clocks on the same dates.