Time Difference between Newark and Chicago

New York (UTC-4)Chicago (UTC-5)

Newark

United States

⏱️1 hour behind
13:17

Wed, Mar 11

📞 +1💱 USD

Chicago

United States

12:17

Wed, Mar 11

📞 +1💱 USD

🕐 Interactive Time Explorer

When it's 17:00 in Newark, it's 16:00 in Chicago

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Newark
17:00
Chicago
16:00
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🤝 Best Meeting Times

Newark & Chicago
Times shown in Newark time
Excellent - Both in office
Good - Flexible hours

✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)

◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)

✈️ Travel Information

Distance

1,130 km

Est. Flight Time

~2.3h

Time Difference

-1h

Work Hours Overlap

7h

Excellent

🟢 Good to Call Now

13:17

10:00 - 17:00

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

Newark

05:00

Chicago

09:00

Newark

08:00

Chicago

12:00

Newark

11:00

Chicago

15:00

Newark

14:00

Chicago

18:00

Newark

17:00

Chicago

21:00

Newark

20:00

Chicago

00:00

Newark

23:00

Chicago (-1)

03:00

Newark

02:00

Chicago

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Time Difference Between Newark and Chicago

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

Newark 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 Newark and Chicago is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Newark and Chicago is approximately 1,130 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.