Chicago to New Bedford Time Difference
New Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago
24-Hour Comparison
Business hours Extended Off hours
Chicago
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03a
04a
05a
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10a
11a
12p
01p
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03p
04p
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06p
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08p
09p
10p
11p
12a
01a
New Bedford
03a
04a
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
02p
03p
04p
05p
06p
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12a
01a
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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 – 04:00 PM in Chicago10:00 AM – 05:00 PM in New Bedford
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Chicago and New Bedford?
- New Bedford is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is currently UTC-5 and New Bedford is UTC-4.
- Is New Bedford ahead of or behind Chicago?
- New Bedford is ahead of Chicago.
- What is the best time to call New Bedford from Chicago?
- On a typical weekday, the best time is 09:00 AM–04:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM–05:00 PM in New Bedford), when both cities are within business hours.
- Does the time difference between Chicago and New Bedford change during the year?
- No. Neither city's daylight saving schedule changes the offset between them.