Time difference between Chicago and Toronto

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

United States · Central Standard Time

6:29 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Canada · Eastern Standard Time

7:29 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Chicago to Toronto time converter

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Toronto?

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on UTC−6 and Toronto is on UTC−5.

What time is it in Toronto when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in Toronto.

When is the best time to call Toronto from Chicago?

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

Which days are working days in both Chicago and Toronto?

Both Chicago and Toronto usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Toronto change?

No. Neither Chicago nor Toronto changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto. More: time in Chicago · time in Toronto