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 YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- 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 YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- 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 Nov 1, 2026: Chicago is 1 hour behind New York (CDT → EDT).
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Chicago and New York show the same time (CDT → EST).
- Nov 1, 2026 – 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 Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| Chicago (CDT) | New York (EDT) |
|---|---|
| 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.
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For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Chicago.
| Chicago (CDT) | New York (EDT) |
|---|---|
| 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 CDT (UTC-5). 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 EDT (UTC-4). 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 Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM in Chicago (CDT) is 10:00 AM EDT 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 Nov 1, 2026: Chicago is 1 hour behind New York (CDT → EDT). Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: Chicago and New York show the same time (CDT → EST).
What is the best time for a call between Chicago and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM CDT (10:00 AM EDT), 10:00 AM CDT (11:00 AM EDT), 11:00 AM CDT (12:00 PM EDT), 12:00 PM CDT (1:00 PM EDT). 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 CDT (UTC-5).
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 EDT (UTC-4).