New York City and Chicago Time Zone Planner
New York City leads by 1 hour
Quick time conversions: New York City → Chicago
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
11:00 AM in New York City corresponds exactly to 10:00 AM in Chicago.
New York City 9:00 AM — what's that in Chicago?—8:00 AM
7:00 PMin New York City→6:00 PMin Chicago
For every 6:00 PM in New York City, it's simultaneously 5:00 PM in Chicago.
1:00 PMin New York City→12:00 PMin Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours difference between New York City and Chicago?
New York City and Chicago are 1 hour apart. New York City (America/New_York) is ahead of Chicago (America/Chicago).
What hours do New York City and Chicago share for work?
Both locations are simultaneously in business hours for 7 hours per day. 10:00 New York City / 09:00 Chicago works well for both parties.
Will daylight saving affect my New York City–Chicago meetings this week?
Both New York City and Chicago are in a stable DST period. No adjustments needed for meetings scheduled in the next 7 days.
What time does Chicago show when New York City hits midday?
When it is 12:00 noon in New York City, it is 11:00 AM in Chicago.
How does the New York City to Chicago time converter work?
Simply drag the slider to your New York City time — Chicago and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
Are there any upcoming public holidays in New York City or Chicago?
Watch out for Independence Day in New York City on July 3 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
How do New York City and Chicago relate to UTC?
New York City is in the America/New_York timezone. Chicago is in America/Chicago. The difference is 1 hour.
End of day in New York City — what time is that for someone in Chicago?
5 PM New York City → 4:00 PM Chicago. Your Chicago contact should still be at their desk.
Are New York City and Chicago east or west of UTC?
New York City uses America/New_York and Chicago uses America/Chicago. The 1 hour difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.
New York City ↔ Chicago
7h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.