Time Difference Between Chicago and Swift Current

Chicago is 1h 0m ahead of Swift Current. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Chicago, United States
12:36:45AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

Swift Current, Canada
11:36:45PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-6 · CST

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Swift Current.

Chicago

UTC-5

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Swift Current

UTC-6

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Swift Current behind Chicago?
Chicago is 1h 0m ahead of Swift Current. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Chicago and Swift Current observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Swift Current does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 0h 0m for part of the year and 1h 0m for the rest.