Time Difference between New York and Chicago
New York (UTC-5) → Chicago (UTC-6)
New York
United States
Sat, Jan 24
Chicago
United States
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 21:00 in New York, it's 20:00 in Chicago
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
New York & Chicago✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,144 km
Est. Flight Time
~2.3h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
16:52
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
New York
05:00
Chicago
09:00
New York
08:00
Chicago
12:00
New York
11:00
Chicago
15:00
New York
14:00
Chicago
18:00
New York
17:00
Chicago
21:00
New York
20:00
Chicago
00:00
New York
23:00
Chicago (-1)
03:00
New York
02:00
Chicago
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between New York and Chicago
New York, United States and Chicago, United States are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in New York, it's 1 hour earlier in Chicago.
New York operates on America/New York timezone, while Chicago uses America/Chicago. 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 New York and Chicago is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between New York and Chicago 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.