United States
New York
02:38
Tue, Apr 21−4h
New York to Chicago Time Difference
New York to Chicago Time Difference
Chicago is −1h compared with New York. This comparison page is built for quick scheduling checks when most of your coordination happens between these two cities.
United States
Chicago
01:38
Tue, Apr 21−5h
New York timezone
America/New_York (UTC-04:00)
Chicago timezone
America/Chicago (UTC-05:00)
Current difference
Chicago is −1h compared with New York.
FAQ
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?
Chicago is −1h compared with New York.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind New York?
Chicago is −1h compared with New York.
What is the best time to call between New York and Chicago?
Use the shared-availability tool on this page, or open /meeting-time/new-york-chicago, to see the overlap window instead of relying on the raw offset alone.
Do New York or Chicago use daylight saving time?
New York: Daylight saving time is active right now. Chicago: Daylight saving time is active right now.