New York to Chicago Time Converter
Convert time between New York, United States and Chicago, 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
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago right now.
- Now until Mar 14, 2027: New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (EST → CST).
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: New York is 2 hours ahead of Chicago (EDT → CST).
- From Mar 14, 2027: New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (EDT → CDT).
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
| New York (EST) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across New York and ChicagoNew York to Chicago conversion table
For Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in New York.
| New York (EST) | Chicago (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
About these cities
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.
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.
New York to Chicago FAQs
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM in New York (EST) is 8:00 AM CST in Chicago.
How many hours ahead is New York from Chicago?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Mar 14, 2027: New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (EST → CST). Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: New York is 2 hours ahead of Chicago (EDT → CST).
What is the best time for a call between New York and Chicago?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, good options are 10:00 AM EST (9:00 AM CST), 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST), 12:00 PM EST (11:00 AM CST), 1:00 PM EST (12:00 PM CST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
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).
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).