Time difference between New York and Chicago

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:35 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Central Standard Time

6:35 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 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−5 and Chicago is on UTC−6.

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.

Which days are working days in both New York and Chicago?

Both New York and Chicago usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between New York and Chicago change?

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

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. More: time in New York · time in Chicago