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Time difference between Chicago and Toronto

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Chicago

Chicago, the United States is UTC−6 · Toronto, Canada 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 Toronto 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 Toronto.

Chicago to Toronto, hour by hour

ChicagoToronto
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 Toronto?

Toronto 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 Toronto goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.

Is Toronto ahead of Chicago?

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

What time is 9 AM in Chicago in Toronto?

10:00 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Chicago and Toronto 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 Toronto.

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