Time difference between New York and Chicago

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:44 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:44 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York to Chicago time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. New York is on UTC−4 and Chicago is on UTC−5.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from New York?

The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chicago), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between New York and Chicago change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Chicago will be 2 hours behind New York.

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