What time is 5 AM in Ottawa in Chicago?

Instant time conversion · Canada to United States

Ottawa
5 AM
EDT · UTC-4
Live now: 8:24 AM
-1h
Chicago
4 AM
CDT · UTC-5
Live now: 7:24 AM

Ottawa to Chicago — Time Conversion

When it is 5 AM in Ottawa (Eastern Daylight Time, EDT), it is 4 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 5 AM in Ottawa in Chicago?

5 AM Ottawa time (EDT) equals 4 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 5 AM Ottawa a good time to call Chicago?

5 AM in Ottawa corresponds to 4 AM in Chicago, which is outside typical working hours. Consider scheduling between 9 AM–6 PM CDT instead.

How do I convert time from Ottawa to Chicago?

To convert Ottawa time to Chicago time, add (-1) hours. For example, 5 AM EDT = 4 AM CDT.