New York to Chicago Time Converter
Live New York–Chicago time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: -1h.
Common New York to Chicago conversions
| New York | Chicago | Date in Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 23:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 06:00 | 05:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 08:00 | 07:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 09:00 | 08:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 10:00 | 09:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 14:00 | 13:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 15:00 | 14:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 17:00 | 16:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 18:00 | 17:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 20:00 | 19:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 21:00 | 20:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
Why people convert New York time to Chicago time
Chicago runs -1h relative to New York. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between United States and United States needs that gap at a glance — and it can shift when either side switches to daylight saving time.
- Remote team meetings
- Client calls across borders
- Flight and travel planning
- Deadline coordination
Daylight saving impact
- New York
- GMT-05:00 · Standard time
- Chicago
- GMT-06:00 · Standard time
- Current difference
- -1h
New York – Chicago time questions
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?
Chicago is currently -1h compared to New York. When it is 07:40 in New York, it is 06:40 in Chicago.
What time is 9am in New York in Chicago?
9:00 in New York is 08:00 in Chicago today (Tuesday, November 10, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect New York–Chicago conversion?
New York observes daylight saving time and Chicago observes it. That means the gap between the two cities shifts by an hour at certain points in the year — this converter always uses the live IANA rules, so results stay correct.
What is the best time for a meeting between New York and Chicago?
Look for a slot where both cities fall inside 9:00–17:00 local time. Use the conversion table below or the meeting planner to find the overlap window.