Chicago to New York City Time Difference
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York City. See live clocks for both cities and an hour-by-hour meeting planner to find the best time to talk between Chicago and New York City.
Meeting planner: Chicago ↔ New York City
Green rows are comfortable hours (9am–6pm) in both cities — the best times to talk.
| Chicago | New York City |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 01:00 |
| 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 03:00 | 04:00 |
| 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 06:00 | 07:00 |
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 11:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 |
| 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 |
| 19:00 | 20:00 |
| 20:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 22:00 |
| 22:00 | 23:00 |
| 23:00 | 00:00 +1d |
Time difference between Chicago and New York City
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York City. Chicago is in the CDT time zone and New York City is in EDT. The clocks above are live, so the difference is always up to date — including when either city is on daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and New York City?
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York City.
When it is noon in Chicago, what time is it in New York City?
Use the planner above — read across from 12:00 in the Chicago column to the New York City column.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Chicago and New York City?
The green rows in the planner show hours that fall within 9am–6pm in both cities — those are the most convenient times for a meeting.
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes — the clocks and difference use live time-zone data, so they adjust automatically when either city changes its clocks.