Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cst and new-york?
Central Standard Time (cst) is UTC-5 and NEW-YORK (New York) (new-york) is UTC-4. The difference between them is 1 hours.
Where is cst used?
Central Standard Time (cst) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. Note: cst is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
Where is new-york used?
NEW-YORK (New York) (new-york) is used in USA and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
How do I convert cst to new-york?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any cst time and the new-york equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
CST (Chicago) is 1 hour behind New York. Midday in CST (Chicago) lines up with 13:00 in New York.
CST (Chicago) observes America/Chicago and New York observes America/New_York — a 1 hour gap between them.
Mutual working hours
There is a 7-hour window each day where both CST (Chicago) and New York are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00).
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CST (Chicago)
New York
Overlap (7h)
Optimal meeting slots
CST (Chicago) and New York share 7 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full window.
09:00 Chicago / 10:00 New York✓ Both working
10:00 Chicago / 11:00 New York✓ Both working
11:00 Chicago / 12:00 New York✓ Both working
Assumes a standard 9 AM–5 PM workday in each location's local timezone.
Upcoming public holidays
⚡ Watch out — upcoming holidays on both sides. Verify availability in advance.
CST (Chicago)7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
New York7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
How to work with CST (Chicago) and New York time zones
Coordinating between CST (Chicago) (USA) and New York (USA) means working around a 1-hour time difference. The 7-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.
💡 How to schedule across these time zones
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Schedule at 09:00–10:00 (CST (Chicago)) for a 10:00–11:00 slot in New York — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 10:00–11:00 (CST (Chicago)) for a 11:00–12:00 slot in New York — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
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Schedule at 11:00–12:00 (CST (Chicago)) for a 12:00–13:00 slot in New York — the sweet spot where both teams are working.
Recurring meetings are particularly vulnerable to DST shifts. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension alerts you before the offset changes.
Drag the slider at the top to convert any CST (Chicago) time instantly. You can also type natural language like "3pm", "15:00", or a location name to get an immediate answer.