Somerville to Chicago Time Difference

24-Hour Comparison

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).

• 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM in Somerville01:00 PM – 04:00 PM in Chicago
• 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM in Somerville09:00 AM – 01:00 PM in Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Somerville and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Somerville. Somerville is currently UTC-4 and Chicago is UTC-5.

Is Chicago ahead of or behind Somerville?

Chicago is behind Somerville.

What is the best time to call Chicago from Somerville?

On a typical weekday, the best time is 02:00 PM–05:00 PM in Somerville (01:00 PM–04:00 PM in Chicago), 10:00 AM–02:00 PM in Somerville (09:00 AM–01:00 PM in Chicago), when both cities are within business hours.

What is the best time for a remote team standup between Somerville and Chicago?

02:00 PM–05:00 PM in Somerville (01:00 PM–04:00 PM in Chicago), 10:00 AM–02:00 PM in Somerville (09:00 AM–01:00 PM in Chicago) works for a live, synchronous standup — both teams are in typical business hours then.

Does the time difference between Somerville and Chicago change during the year?

No. Neither city's daylight saving schedule changes the offset between them.