Time Difference Between Chicago and Toronto

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago, so Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto.

CityTime nowDate
Chicago
Toronto

How far apart are Chicago and Toronto?

Chicago, United States uses Central Time (America/Chicago); Toronto, Canada uses Eastern Time (America/Toronto). The difference stays the same all year, because both cities change their clocks together or neither does.

Meeting time converter: Chicago to Toronto

ChicagoToronto
6:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM

This table is for the usual difference; with JavaScript on it recalculates for today’s date.

FAQ

What is the time difference between Chicago and Toronto?

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago, so Chicago is 1 hour behind Toronto. The difference stays the same all year, because both cities change their clocks together or neither does.

What time is it in Toronto when it is 9:00 AM in Chicago?

Usually 10:00 AM in Toronto, based on the usual 1 hour gap. Use the live table above for today’s exact conversion.

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