Chicago to New York Time Difference
🇺🇸 Chicago is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 New York.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
1,144 km
Approx. flight
1.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Chicago to New York
| 🇺🇸 Chicago | 🇺🇸 New York | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Chicago and New York observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at 1 hour ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Chicago and New York (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Chicago
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 New York
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
The time difference between Chicago and New York is currently 1 hour ahead. Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5), while New York uses EDT (UTC-4).
When it's noon in Chicago, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Chicago, it is 1:00 PM in New York. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Chicago and New York change?
No. The time difference between Chicago and New York is always 1 hour ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Chicago and New York?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Chicago (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Chicago ahead or behind New York?
Chicago is currently 1 hour behind New York.
What time zone is Chicago in?
Chicago is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Chicago in New York?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM in New York.