New York to Chicago Time Difference
Standard offset: -1 hours. New York is UTC−5; Chicago is UTC−6.
- LondonEurope/LondonMon 01 Jun, 07:22
- New YorkAmerica/New_YorkMon 01 Jun, 02:22
- Los AngelesAmerica/Los_AngelesSun 31 May, 23:22
- TokyoAsia/TokyoMon 01 Jun, 15:22
Time zone facts
EST to CST is a 1-hour difference, the most common US domestic scheduling question.
New York to Chicago — standard time reference
Based on standard (non-DST) offsets. During daylight saving time the gap may differ by ±1 hour — use the live converter above for exact current times.
| New York (standard) | Chicago (standard) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 23:00−1 day |
| 06:00 | 05:00 |
| 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 10:00 | 09:00 |
| 11:00 | 10:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 |
| 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 20:00 | 19:00 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 |
| 22:00 | 21:00 |
| 23:00 | 22:00 |
Business hours overlap
Assuming 09:00–18:00 working hours in both cities (standard time).
Overlap window: 09:00–17:00 in New York
That is 08:00–16:00 in Chicago.
FAQ
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?
During standard time, Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. During daylight saving time, this gap may shift by ±1 hour.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New York observes DST: EDT (UTC−4) Mar–Nov.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago observes DST: CDT (UTC−5) Mar–Nov.
What is the best time to schedule a call between New York and Chicago?
Use the live converter above to find an overlap in business hours (09:00–18:00 in both cities). The reference table shows the standard time offset at a glance.