Chicago to New York Time Converter
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York right now.
Chicago UTC−6 · New York UTC−5
Chicago → New York at a glance
| Chicago | New York |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 |
Chicago currently runs on UTC−6 and New York on UTC−5, so Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. Chicago is currently on standard time, and New York is currently on standard time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 1 hour gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 09:00–17:00 Chicago time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in Chicago and New York
Chicago follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. New York follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York right now (Chicago UTC−6, New York UTC−5).
Does Chicago or New York use daylight saving time?
Chicago is currently on standard time. New York is currently on standard time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in Chicago in New York?
9:00 AM in Chicago is 10:00 in New York today.