New York to Chicago Time Converter
Convert New York to Chicago instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
New York
EST
4:30
Chicago
CST
3:30
New York and Chicago are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and CDT.
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How the New York to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. New York (EST) is a city in United States. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM New York is 8:00 AM Chicago. 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
New York offset
UTC-5
Chicago offset
UTC-6
New York to Chicago conversion chart
| New York (EST) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM New York (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Chicago). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
New York to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind New York?
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. So 9:00 AM New York is 8:00 AM Chicago, and 5:00 PM New York is 4:00 PM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM New York?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) New York in New York, it is 11:00 AM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between New York and Chicago?
There is a 1 hour difference. Chicago (CST) runs 1 hour behind New York (EST).
Do New York and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Both New York and Chicago 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 New York and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM New York (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Chicago). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both New York and Chicago.
Which cities use New York and Chicago?
New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC). Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).