Time Difference Between New York and Chicago

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York, so New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

CityTime nowDate
New York
Chicago

How far apart are New York and Chicago?

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

Meeting time converter: New York to Chicago

New YorkChicago
6:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM

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

FAQ

What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?

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

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

Usually 8:00 AM in Chicago, based on the usual 1 hour gap. Use the live table above for today’s exact conversion.

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