Chicago to New York
+1hChicago
CDTSOURCENew York
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CDT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CDT (Central Standard Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
- •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
- •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
- •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
About Chicago
WikipediaChicago operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), 1 hour behind New York. Home to CME and CBOE, Chicago is a global center for derivatives trading.
The Chicago Board of Trade is the world's oldest futures and options exchange.
About New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
Understanding the +1h Gap: Chicago vs New York
Chicago runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00, currently observing daylight saving time. New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Chicago 1 hour ahead of New York — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Chicago it is 10:00 AM in New York. Midnight in Chicago is 1:00 AM in New York. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Chicago to New York time conversion table
| Chicago (CDT) | New York (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Chicago to New York time
- Scheduling a call from Chicago to New York: a 10:00 AM start in Chicago lands at 11:00 AM in New York, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Chicago and New York are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CDT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Chicago is 9:00 PM in New York makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Chicago and need New York colleagues present.
- Chicago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +1h gap.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About CST (Central Standard Time)
Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
Best time to call between Chicago and New York
Both Chicago and New York sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CDT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Chicago and New York share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM CDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of New York (CDT UTC-05:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM CDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Chicago
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
Chicago (CDT, UTC-05:00) is 1 hour ahead of New York (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Chicago time to New York time?
Add +1h to Chicago local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Chicago is 10:00 AM in New York.
What time is it in New York right now?
New York uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Chicago.
What is the best time to call New York from Chicago?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CDT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Chicago or New York?
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of New York. When it is 12:00 PM in Chicago it is 1:00 PM in New York.
Do Chicago and New York use different time zones?
Chicago (USA) uses CDT at UTC-05:00, while New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Chicago and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Chicago–New York difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at +1h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share Chicago's time zone?
CDT also covers Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis and 6 more.
Which countries use CDT, Chicago's zone?
CDT is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and 1 more.
Is there a day difference between Chicago and New York?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York?
New York is +1h from Chicago.
What timezone is Chicago in?
Chicago operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), 1 hour behind New York. Home to CME and CBOE, Chicago is a global center for derivatives trading.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What are the business hours in Chicago?
Standard business hours in Chicago are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Chicago and New York?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Chicago works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST and New York works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
How do Chicago and New York compare in size?
Chicago has a population of approximately 2.7 million (metro: 9.5 million), while New York has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 20.1 million).
What are the major landmarks in Chicago and New York?
Chicago is known for Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate (The Bean). New York is famous for Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square.
Do Chicago and New York have stock exchanges?
Yes. Chicago has the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), CBOE and New York has the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange). The +1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use CST (Central Standard Time)?
CST is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and 3 more countries.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CST switches to CDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
When is it midnight in Chicago, what time is it in New York?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Chicago (CST), it is +1h later in New York (EST).
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