Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between new-york and cst?
NEW-YORK (New York) (new-york) is UTC-4 and Central Standard Time (cst) is UTC-5. The difference between them is 1 hours.
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.
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.
How do I convert new-york to cst?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any new-york time and the cst equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
New York is 1 hour ahead of CST (Chicago). Midday in New York lines up with 11:00 in CST (Chicago).
New York runs on America/New_York; CST (Chicago) runs on America/Chicago. Together they are 1 hour apart.
Working hours overlap
There is a 7-hour window each day where both New York and CST (Chicago) are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00).
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Overlap (7h)
Best times to schedule a meeting
There is a 7-hour daily window where both locations are in business hours. The 3 best slots are listed below.
10:00 New York / 09:00 Chicago✓ Both working
11:00 New York / 10:00 Chicago✓ Both working
12:00 New York / 11:00 Chicago✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Upcoming public holidays
⚡ Watch out — upcoming holidays on both sides. Verify availability in advance.
New York7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
CST (Chicago)7 holidays
Jul 3Independence DaySOON
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
How to work with New York and CST (Chicago) time zones
The 1-hour gap between New York (USA) and CST (Chicago) (USA) requires some planning — but a 7-hour daily overlap means both teams can connect in real time without unusual scheduling.
💡 How to schedule across these time zones
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If you are in New York, aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in CST (Chicago) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in New York, aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 10:00–11:00 in CST (Chicago) — both teams are within working hours.
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If you are in New York, aim for 12:00–13:00, which corresponds to 11:00–12:00 in CST (Chicago) — both teams are within working hours.
Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.
Need a specific time? Use the slider or type directly into the input bar — it understands "3pm", "15:30", and location-specific formats like "9am New York".