Time Difference between Chicago and Toronto
Chicago (UTC-6) → Toronto (UTC-5)
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
Toronto
Canada
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 20:00 in Chicago, it's 21:00 in Toronto
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Chicago & Toronto✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
701 km
Est. Flight Time
~1.8h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
14:24
09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Chicago
07:00
Toronto
09:00
Chicago
10:00
Toronto
12:00
Chicago
13:00
Toronto
15:00
Chicago
16:00
Toronto
18:00
Chicago
19:00
Toronto
21:00
Chicago
22:00
Toronto
00:00
Chicago
01:00
Toronto
03:00
Chicago
04:00
Toronto
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Chicago and Toronto
Chicago, United States and Toronto, Canada are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in Chicago, it's 1 hour later in Toronto.
Chicago operates on America/Chicago timezone, while Toronto uses America/Toronto. 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 Toronto is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Chicago and Toronto is approximately 701 km. A direct flight typically takes around 1.8 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.