Chicago to New York Time Converter
Convert time between Chicago, United States and New York, United States.
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEST, UTC-5
- Central Time – ChicagoCST, UTC-6
- Mountain Time – DenverMST, UTC-7
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPST, UTC-8
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonGMT, UTC+0
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCET, UTC+1
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEDT, UTC+11
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York right now.
- Now until Mar 14, 2027: Chicago is 1 hour behind New York (CST → EST).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: Chicago is 2 hours behind New York (CST → EDT).
- From Mar 14, 2027: Chicago is 1 hour behind New York (CDT → EDT).
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
| Chicago (CST) | New York (EST) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across Chicago and New YorkChicago to New York conversion table
For Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in Chicago.
| Chicago (CST) | New York (EST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) |
About these cities
Current time in Chicago
Chicago is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago), currently CST (UTC-6). It observes daylight saving time, switching between Central Standard Time and Central Daylight Time, so conversions depend on the date.
Current time in New York
New York is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York), currently EST (UTC-5). It observes daylight saving time, switching between Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time, so conversions depend on the date.
Chicago to New York FAQs
What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Chicago?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM in Chicago (CST) is 10:00 AM EST in New York.
How many hours ahead is Chicago from New York?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Mar 14, 2027: Chicago is 1 hour behind New York (CST → EST). Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: Chicago is 2 hours behind New York (CST → EDT).
What is the best time for a call between Chicago and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM CST (10:00 AM EST), 10:00 AM CST (11:00 AM EST), 11:00 AM CST (12:00 PM EST), 12:00 PM CST (1:00 PM EST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago switches between Central Standard Time and Central Daylight Time each year, so the difference with New York changes on the dates listed above. Right now it is on CST (UTC-6).
Does New York observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New York switches between Eastern Standard Time and Eastern Daylight Time each year, so the difference with Chicago changes on the dates listed above. Right now it is on EST (UTC-5).