Chicago to Toronto Time Converter
Convert Chicago to Toronto instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Chicago
CST
3:27
Toronto
EST
4:27
Chicago and Toronto are on daylight savings right now, shown as CDT and EDT.
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How the Chicago to Toronto time difference works
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. For example, 9:00 AM Chicago is 10:00 AM Toronto. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
1 hour
Daylight saving
Both observe
Chicago offset
UTC-6
Toronto offset
UTC-5
Chicago to Toronto conversion chart
| Chicago (CST) | Toronto (EST) |
|---|---|
| 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 +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Chicago (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Toronto). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Toronto (EST)
OttawaMontrealQuebec CityHamilton
Chicago to Toronto questions
Is Toronto ahead of or behind Chicago?
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. So 9:00 AM Chicago is 10:00 AM Toronto, and 5:00 PM Chicago is 6:00 PM Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto when it is 12:00 PM Chicago?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Chicago in Chicago, it is 1:00 PM Toronto in Toronto.
How many hours difference is there between Chicago and Toronto?
There is a 1 hour difference. Toronto (EST) runs 1 hour ahead of Chicago (CST).
Do Chicago and Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Both Chicago and Toronto observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 1 hour difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Toronto?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Chicago (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Toronto). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Chicago and Toronto.
Which cities use Chicago and Toronto?
Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska). Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton.