Chicago to New York Time

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.

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Chicago time to New York time

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, USA, it is 10:00 AM in New York, USA. Standard 9 AM to 6 PM working hours overlap for 8 hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in New York).

Time difference

1 hour (Chicago behind). Chicago uses CDT; New York uses EDT.

Working-hours overlap

8 hours of shared 9 AM to 6 PM hours.

Daylight saving

Next change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (New York).

Chicago to New York time conversion table

Times for Fri, Oct 9, 2026. Highlighted rows fall within 9 AM to 6 PM in both cities. Drag the live converter above for any other date.
Chicago (CDT)New York (EDT)
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)

Daylight saving time

On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, New York switches from EDT to EST, so the difference becomes 0 minutes. On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Chicago switches from CDT to CST, so the difference becomes 1 hour (Chicago behind). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, New York switches from EST to EDT, so the difference becomes 2 hours (Chicago behind). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Chicago switches from CST to CDT, so the difference becomes 1 hour (Chicago behind).

How to use the meeting time converter

  1. Select either city name and search by city, time zone, abbreviation, or UTC offset.
  2. Drag the horizontal timeline, or use the arrow and Page Up/Page Down keys, to choose a moment.
  3. Read the matching time and date for both locations and use the color bands to compare working hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. Chicago currently uses CDT and New York uses EDT.

When it is 9 AM in Chicago, what time is it in New York?

It is 10:00 AM in New York.

What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and New York?

Standard 9 AM to 6 PM working hours overlap for 8 hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in New York).

Does daylight saving time affect Chicago and New York?

On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, New York switches from EDT to EST, so the difference becomes 0 minutes. On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Chicago switches from CDT to CST, so the difference becomes 1 hour (Chicago behind). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, New York switches from EST to EDT, so the difference becomes 2 hours (Chicago behind). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Chicago switches from CST to CDT, so the difference becomes 1 hour (Chicago behind).

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