Time difference between Toronto and Chicago

Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto.

Canada · Eastern Standard Time

7:30 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Central Standard Time

6:30 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Toronto 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 Toronto and Chicago?

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

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Toronto?

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

Which days are working days in both Toronto and Chicago?

Both Toronto and Chicago usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Toronto and Chicago change?

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

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