New York to Chicago Time Converter
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now.
New York UTC−5 · Chicago UTC−6
New York → Chicago at a glance
| New York | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 |
New York currently runs on UTC−5 and Chicago on UTC−6, so New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. New York is currently on standard time, and Chicago 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 10:00–18:00 New York 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 New York and Chicago
New York follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Chicago 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 New York and Chicago?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now (New York UTC−5, Chicago UTC−6).
Does New York or Chicago use daylight saving time?
New York is currently on standard time. Chicago is currently on standard time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in New York in Chicago?
9:00 AM in New York is 08:00 in Chicago today.