Toronto to Chicago Time Converter
Convert Toronto to Chicago instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Toronto
EST
4:27
Chicago
CST
3:27
Toronto and Chicago are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and CDT.
Search any city, build a custom world clock, and plan across more time zones and options in the FlutterTime app. Free.
How the Toronto to Chicago time difference works
Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto. Toronto (EST) is the largest city in Canada. Chicago (CST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM Toronto 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
Toronto offset
UTC-5
Chicago offset
UTC-6
Toronto to Chicago conversion chart
| Toronto (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 Toronto (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Chicago). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Toronto (EST)
OttawaMontrealQuebec CityHamilton
Chicago (CST)
HoustonDallasAustinSan AntonioFort WorthLincoln (Nebraska)
Toronto to Chicago questions
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Toronto?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto. So 9:00 AM Toronto is 8:00 AM Chicago, and 5:00 PM Toronto is 4:00 PM Chicago.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 PM Toronto?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Toronto in Toronto, it is 11:00 AM Chicago in Chicago.
How many hours difference is there between Toronto and Chicago?
There is a 1 hour difference. Chicago (CST) runs 1 hour behind Toronto (EST).
Do Toronto and Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Both Toronto 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 Toronto and Chicago?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Toronto (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Chicago). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Toronto and Chicago.
Which cities use Toronto and Chicago?
Toronto (EST) covers cities such as Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Hamilton. Chicago (CST) covers cities such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Lincoln (Nebraska).