Chicago to Mage Time Difference
Mage is 2 hours ahead of Chicago
24-Hour Comparison
Business hours Extended Off hours
Chicago
08p
09p
10p
11p
12a
01a
02a
03a
04a
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
02p
03p
04p
05p
06p
07p
Mage
10p
11p
12a
01a
02a
03a
04a
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
02p
03p
04p
05p
06p
07p
08p
09p
Each column is the same moment in both cities, starting from right now and rolling forward 24 hours — daylight saving is already accounted for.
Best Time to Call
On a typical weekday (Monday–Friday).
- 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM in Chicago11:00 AM – 05:00 PM in Mage
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Chicago and Mage?
- Mage is 2 hours ahead of Chicago. Chicago is currently UTC-5 and Mage is UTC-3.
- Is Mage ahead of or behind Chicago?
- Mage is ahead of Chicago.
- What is the best time to call Mage from Chicago?
- On a typical weekday, the best time is 09:00 AM–03:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM–05:00 PM in Mage), when both cities are within business hours.
- What is the best time for a remote team standup between Chicago and Mage?
- 09:00 AM–03:00 PM in Chicago (11:00 AM–05:00 PM in Mage) works for a live, synchronous standup — both teams are in typical business hours then.
- Does the time difference between Chicago and Mage change during the year?
- Yes. Chicago and Mage don't switch to daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the offset shifts by up to an hour for part of the year.