Time Difference: Chicago vs Denver
Chicago
10:14:16 AM CST
Friday, November 13, 2026
1h
1h
Denver
9:14:16 AM MST
Friday, November 13, 2026
Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Quick Reference
- Chicago
- CST (GMT-6)
CDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- Denver
- MST (GMT-7)
MDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Chicago and Denver?
- Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago.
- When is the best time to call from Chicago to Denver?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Chicago uses CST and Denver uses MST.