Time Difference between Chicago and Key West
Chicago (UTC-5) → New York (UTC-4)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 17:00 in Chicago, it's 18:00 in Key West
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Key West✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,000 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.4h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
12:33
09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
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Chicago
07:00
Key West
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Chicago
10:00
Key West
12:00
Chicago
13:00
Key West
15:00
Chicago
16:00
Key West
18:00
Chicago
19:00
Key West
21:00
Chicago
22:00
Key West
00:00
Chicago
01:00
Key West
03:00
Chicago
04:00
Key West
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Key West
Chicago, United States and Key West, United States are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 1 hour later in Key West.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Key West uses America/New York. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between Chicago and Key West is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Key West is approximately 2,000 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.