Toronto to Chicago Time Converter
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now.
Toronto UTC−5 · Chicago UTC−6
Toronto → Chicago at a glance
| Toronto | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 |
Toronto currently runs on UTC−5 and Chicago on UTC−6, so Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto and Chicago
Toronto 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 Toronto and Chicago?
Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now (Toronto UTC−5, Chicago UTC−6).
Does Toronto or Chicago use daylight saving time?
Toronto 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 Toronto in Chicago?
9:00 AM in Toronto is 08:00 in Chicago today.