What time is 12 PM in Ottawa in Chicago?

Instant time conversion · Canada to United States

Ottawa
12 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Live now: 4:51 AM
-1h
Chicago
11 AM
CDT · UTC-5
Live now: 3:51 AM

Ottawa to Chicago — Time Conversion

When it is 12 PM in Ottawa (Eastern Daylight Time, EDT), it is 11 AM in Chicago (Central Daylight Time, CDT).Chicago is 1 hour behind Ottawa.

Use the table above to see the equivalent time in Chicago and other major cities worldwide. Click any row to open the full hour page for that destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is 12 PM in Ottawa in Chicago?

12 PM Ottawa time (EDT) equals 11 AM in Chicago (CDT).

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind Ottawa. Ottawa uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) and Chicago uses Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5).

Is 12 PM Ottawa a good time to call Chicago?

Yes — 12 PM in Ottawa corresponds to 11 AM in Chicago, which is within standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM). This is a good time for international calls.

How do I convert time from Ottawa to Chicago?

To convert Ottawa time to Chicago time, add (-1) hours. For example, 12 PM EDT = 11 AM CDT.