Chicago to New York Time Converter

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM the same day in New York.

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago all year. Convert Chicago to New York time with an hour-by-hour table, DST dates and best call times.

Key facts

  • Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • New York is on EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • Time difference: 1 hour (New York is ahead of Chicago).
  • The difference stays at 1 hour for the next 12 months.

Chicago to New York time conversion table

Times for 9 October 2026: each Chicago hour with the matching New York time. Highlighted rows are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities.
ChicagoNew York
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM +1 day

Best time to call or meet

The best time to call is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Chicago, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then.

Daylight saving time changes

Chicago changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

The difference stays at 1 hour all year.

  • 9 October 2026 until 9 October 2027: New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

Common Chicago to New York times

  • 6:00 AM in Chicago is 7:00 AM in New York.
  • 8:00 AM in Chicago is 9:00 AM in New York.
  • 9:00 AM in Chicago is 10:00 AM in New York.
  • 12:00 PM in Chicago is 1:00 PM in New York.
  • 3:00 PM in Chicago is 4:00 PM in New York.
  • 5:00 PM in Chicago is 6:00 PM in New York.
  • 6:00 PM in Chicago is 7:00 PM in New York.
  • 8:00 PM in Chicago is 9:00 PM in New York.
  • 10:00 PM in Chicago is 11:00 PM in New York.

Common New York to Chicago times

  • 6:00 AM in New York is 5:00 AM in Chicago.
  • 8:00 AM in New York is 7:00 AM in Chicago.
  • 9:00 AM in New York is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
  • 12:00 PM in New York is 11:00 AM in Chicago.
  • 3:00 PM in New York is 2:00 PM in Chicago.
  • 5:00 PM in New York is 4:00 PM in Chicago.
  • 6:00 PM in New York is 5:00 PM in Chicago.
  • 8:00 PM in New York is 7:00 PM in Chicago.
  • 10:00 PM in New York is 9:00 PM in Chicago.

Chicago and New York time zones

Chicago, United States of America, uses the America/Chicago time zone, CDT (UTC-5) until 1 November 2026. New York, United States of America, uses the America/New_York time zone, EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so Chicago and New York follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. For this pair the gap stays the same all year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. The gap stays the same all year.
Is New York ahead of Chicago?
Yes. New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago, so it is already later in New York. Put the other way, Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
What is 8 PM New York time in Chicago?
8:00 PM in New York is 7:00 PM in Chicago. The gap does not change with daylight saving time.
What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM the same day in New York. The gap does not change with daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call New York from Chicago?
The best time to call is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Chicago, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then.
Does the Chicago–New York time difference change with daylight saving time?
No. The difference stays at 1 hour all year. Chicago changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour). New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).
Can I convert a future date between Chicago and New York?
Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets Chicago and New York will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 10 October 2026.

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