Time Difference between Chicago and New York

Chicago, United States and New York, United States are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 1 hour later in New York.

Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while New York 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 New York is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Chicago and New York is approximately 1,144 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.