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Time difference between Chicago and New York

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago

Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 · New York, the United States is UTC−5 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and New York goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November — so 1 hour is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 7 hours — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Chicago, the same moment as 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York.

Chicago to New York, hour by hour

ChicagoNew York
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)

On the usual gap of 1 hour.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago for most of the year. The gap never changes: Chicago goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and New York goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.

Is New York ahead of Chicago?

Yes — New York is 1 hour ahead. Chicago is UTC−6 and New York is UTC−5 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Chicago in New York?

10:00 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Chicago and New York meet?

Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 7 hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Chicago, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York.

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